Lead Engineer, Cost Estimator & Data Management II Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted on 05/23/2024
Job Description
Description
Performance Indicators
The general duties of the Lead Engineer, Cost Estimating include:
Assists in the coordination of execution, schedule, costing, estimating and scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of project specific documentation, standards and specifications.
Assist with the management of the Assurance group and the department, including strategic planning, budgets, staff requirements, work schedules, and the preparation of progress and management reports, and meeting Department and BU goals and KPIs, but with a focus on managing the department budget and tracking actuals against the Business plan.
Assists with the scoping and preparation of tenders to appoint consultants to assist SPD with project studies; assists with the subsequent appointment and management of consultants, including monitoring the study budget and providing guidance to consultants, reviewing and assessing the capital and operating cost estimates compiled by them.
Assists with Risk Management. Responsible for the management of the department risk related to budgets and cost estimating and ensures that risks identified are addressed during the studies.
Promotes and ensures adherence to the corporate policies and procedures (HR, Procurement, Financials, HSE) and management systems (MSHEM and MCIS)
Assists with the Assurance group and the department resource planning.
Manages updating of cost estimates and budgets subject to change of scope, schedule, bids, market conditions and department workload and related activities.
Prepare and present conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates for projects (for the different stages of a project over its lifecycle) and studies and other activities undertaken by SPD.
Prepare and/or review cost and schedule estimates for the activities of consultants and other services providers that assist the department with study and related work.
Prepare and/or review cost and schedule estimates for study and related work planned and/or executed by the department.
Establish and maintain a cost database for SPD. The database will be used to provide input to and benchmark for project and study cost estimates and provide input for compiling and managing the department budget.
The cost database will also contain labor and material costs for study and construction activities, related time activities and will be updated on a continuous basis as predicted costs actualize or new data is acquired.
Establish and maintain a preferred vendor and service provider list for SPD.
Prepare, price and/or review of Bills of Quantity (BOQ) or material take-offs from engineering documentation and 3D-models, as required for bids or estimating costs.
Assist Procurement with obtaining bids and quotes from construction contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants, vendors, service and general/specialist suppliers, both to appoint such, purchase goods or provide input for cost estimates.
The annual KPIs to monitor the performance of the Lead Engineer against his key accountabilities will be selected and set from the following list:
Assurance, Compliance:
BU, Mngt and customer feedback on Project compliance.
Validation cycle time.
Business Plan:
Adherence to planned project budgets and schedules.
Efficient change mngt.
Achieving Milestones.
Validation, meetings, and reviews:
Action (from meetings, workshops) turnaround time.
Peer, Customer and Mngt feedback on efficiency, collaboration.
Risk:
Effective risk mngt for the project and relevant study stage with timely mitigation and close out
EDMS and Database
Set up and use of corporate EDMS for all project documentation.
Set up and maintain the cost database.
Monitoring deliverables.
Safety
Develops safe working habits.
Complies with EHSS policy and practices.
Individual
Ongoing training.
Professionalism, feedback from peers, customers and mngt.
Quality and timely production of deliverables.
5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Sustained communication, interaction, engagement and reporting with peers, management and other stakeholders within the department, BM&NM BU and Ma’aden.
Similarly will be required to interact and communicate periodically with consultants, contractors, and service providers, and all project stakeholders regarding the project and study execution and progress.
Display the ability to communicate in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail, or other approved communication methods.
Be skilled in participating in, facilitating and conducting professional, clear and concise verbal communications, meetings and workshops.
Display the ability to work in, and lead as required, multi-disciplinary teams with both external and internal resources.
6. Job relevant information (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY):
Develops project specific execution plans, work procedures and methodologies to ensure optimal personal and team performance in accordance with established practices, corporate and industry requirements and professional standards.
Displays the ability to work independently and responsibly with diligence and minimum oversight within the bounds of the approved corporate and departmental authority matrix.
Is able to travel and spend time away from the departmental office, typically on mine sites or in third party offices.
Completed assignments are subject to validation and review by others, including peers and management.
Perform all regular or ad hoc duties as per the assigned project charter, or as directed by management.
7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
The qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully deliver the duties of the Principle Engineer: Cost Estimator and Data Management include:
Mandatory bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in engineering
Additional qualifications, training and/or experience in Estimating, Financial Analysis, Project Management and Controls, Digitization, and database management are recommended.
At least 7-10 years estimating, project, study, and mining experience, with a preference for specific experience in capital estimating for base metals and minerals projects.
Computer literate, with a working knowledge of scheduling and engineering software, cost estimating software and corporate enterprise systems
Proficient in English, both for verbal and written communications.
8. High performance behaviours:
Generic Ma’aden behavioural competencies required:
Leadership
Goal oriented, sustainable and driven work ethic
Clear and unambiguous communications
Engage a mentor and develop study and engineering skills
Teamwork, organizational and people skills
Analytical, innovative and strategic thinking
Professionalism, integrity and a respect for corporate authority and guidance.
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Responsibilities
Description
Performance Indicators
The general duties of the Lead Engineer, Cost Estimating include:
Assists in the coordination of execution, schedule, costing, estimating and scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of project specific documentation, standards and specifications.
Assist with the management of the Assurance group and the department, including strategic planning, budgets, staff requirements, work schedules, and the preparation of progress and management reports, and meeting Department and BU goals and KPIs, but with a focus on managing the department budget and tracking actuals against the Business plan.
Assists with the scoping and preparation of tenders to appoint consultants to assist SPD with project studies; assists with the subsequent appointment and management of consultants, including monitoring the study budget and providing guidance to consultants, reviewing and assessing the capital and operating cost estimates compiled by them.
Assists with Risk Management. Responsible for the management of the department risk related to budgets and cost estimating and ensures that risks identified are addressed during the studies.
Promotes and ensures adherence to the corporate policies and procedures (HR, Procurement, Financials, HSE) and management systems (MSHEM and MCIS)
Assists with the Assurance group and the department resource planning.
Manages updating of cost estimates and budgets subject to change of scope, schedule, bids, market conditions and department workload and related activities.
Prepare and present conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates for projects (for the different stages of a project over its lifecycle) and studies and other activities undertaken by SPD.
Prepare and/or review cost and schedule estimates for the activities of consultants and other services providers that assist the department with study and related work.
Prepare and/or review cost and schedule estimates for study and related work planned and/or executed by the department.
Establish and maintain a cost database for SPD. The database will be used to provide input to and benchmark for project and study cost estimates and provide input for compiling and managing the department budget.
The cost database will also contain labor and material costs for study and construction activities, related time activities and will be updated on a continuous basis as predicted costs actualize or new data is acquired.
Establish and maintain a preferred vendor and service provider list for SPD.
Prepare, price and/or review of Bills of Quantity (BOQ) or material take-offs from engineering documentation and 3D-models, as required for bids or estimating costs.
Assist Procurement with obtaining bids and quotes from construction contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants, vendors, service and general/specialist suppliers, both to appoint such, purchase goods or provide input for cost estimates.
The annual KPIs to monitor the performance of the Lead Engineer against his key accountabilities will be selected and set from the following list:
Assurance, Compliance:
BU, Mngt and customer feedback on Project compliance.
Validation cycle time.
Business Plan:
Adherence to planned project budgets and schedules.
Efficient change mngt.
Achieving Milestones.
Validation, meetings, and reviews:
Action (from meetings, workshops) turnaround time.
Peer, Customer and Mngt feedback on efficiency, collaboration.
Risk:
Effective risk mngt for the project and relevant study stage with timely mitigation and close out
EDMS and Database
Set up and use of corporate EDMS for all project documentation.
Set up and maintain the cost database.
Monitoring deliverables.
Safety
Develops safe working habits.
Complies with EHSS policy and practices.
Individual
Ongoing training.
Professionalism, feedback from peers, customers and mngt.
Quality and timely production of deliverables.
5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Sustained communication, interaction, engagement and reporting with peers, management and other stakeholders within the department, BM&NM BU and Ma’aden.
Similarly will be required to interact and communicate periodically with consultants, contractors, and service providers, and all project stakeholders regarding the project and study execution and progress.
Display the ability to communicate in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail, or other approved communication methods.
Be skilled in participating in, facilitating and conducting professional, clear and concise verbal communications, meetings and workshops.
Display the ability to work in, and lead as required, multi-disciplinary teams with both external and internal resources.
6. Job relevant information (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY):
Develops project specific execution plans, work procedures and methodologies to ensure optimal personal and team performance in accordance with established practices, corporate and industry requirements and professional standards.
Displays the ability to work independently and responsibly with diligence and minimum oversight within the bounds of the approved corporate and departmental authority matrix.
Is able to travel and spend time away from the departmental office, typically on mine sites or in third party offices.
Completed assignments are subject to validation and review by others, including peers and management.
Perform all regular or ad hoc duties as per the assigned project charter, or as directed by management.
7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
The qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully deliver the duties of the Principle Engineer: Cost Estimator and Data Management include:
Mandatory bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in engineering
Additional qualifications, training and/or experience in Estimating, Financial Analysis, Project Management and Controls, Digitization, and database management are recommended.
At least 7-10 years estimating, project, study, and mining experience, with a preference for specific experience in capital estimating for base metals and minerals projects.
Computer literate, with a working knowledge of scheduling and engineering software, cost estimating software and corporate enterprise systems
Proficient in English, both for verbal and written communications.
8. High performance behaviours:
Generic Ma’aden behavioural competencies required:
Leadership
Goal oriented, sustainable and driven work ethic
Clear and unambiguous communications
Engage a mentor and develop study and engineering skills
Teamwork, organizational and people skills
Analytical, innovative and strategic thinking
Professionalism, integrity and a respect for corporate authority and guidance.
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