Estimator

Placed: 27/11/17
Region: Cornwall
Location: Newport
Category: Jobs


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Role Description

Title

Estimator/Cost Planner

Responsible to

Senior Estimator

Main Duties

* Using DCWW's Unit Cost Database (UCD) deliver costed options for feasibility purposes between Gateway 2 (award to the Alliance) and Gateway 3 (Commit to Solution)
* Provide sound commercial advice and high level cost plans to the feasibility team in relation to alternative options proposed between Gateway 2 and 3.
* Identify the component parts of any Capital Maintenance Project from outline drawings and feasibility studies to facilitate pricing of Solution Target Costs using the UCD system.
* Work within a common Estimating Process across the Alliance using a standardised Estimating Package (Candy)
* Work with the Project Team to deliver the estimating function ensuring accurate, consistent and transparent pricing from first principles of Projects for delivery by the Alliance.
* Produce detailed Latest Best Estimates at Gateway 4 (proceed to site) to establish the latest Project cost forecast for comparison against the Business Plan Target or Solution Target Price, for Gateway 4 Governance and forecasting purposes.
* Ensure that all estimates are capable of being used as the base targets for Earned Value Analysis during construction.
* Liaise with the Project Planner to ensure that all estimates align with the Work Breakdown Structures and Activity Schedules contained in Project P6 Programmes.
* Provide clear, standardised data from estimates in the form required to populate the UCD using standardised Data Capture Templates.