Principal Estimator

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue is a prominent global company headquartered in Australia. Initially focused on iron ore mining, Fortescue has expanded its operations to become an integrated green technology, energy, and metals company. At Fortescue Energy we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

Fortescue is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits. 

The services and controls team provides support to project development across all of Fortescue.  The Estimating Team supports the development and assurance of all Capex estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Capital Intensity initiative for Energy and Metals projects.
• Maintain and update the following workstreams:
  • Cost Blocks
  • Country Factors
  • Learning Curves
  • Capex Library
  • DOME interface
  • WBS structure
• Conduct monthly meetings with the project teams and Engineering to discuss project Capital Intensity Initiatives.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the estimating manager and estimating workstreams.
• Guidance for the Estimators.
• Ensure that lessons learnt, and common initiatives are provided across the portfolio of projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in Project Controls, Planning or Estimating in the construction, design, or engineering areas. 
• Prior experience in a similar lead estimating role, preferably in the resources and or renewable energy sector and within a complex construction and engineering environment. 
• Minimum 15 + of experience as a practicing estimator at senior and leader level using industry recognised estimating systems.
• Experience working for a multi-national (client-side) and or Tier 1 Project Consultant. 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and software development skills.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment collaborating with other like-minded team members and adjacent project teams.
• A robust capability in adapting and understanding to multidisciplinary requirements such as engineering, system, and data concepts.
• Strong data management and manipulation skills, with excellent computer literacy skills.
• Strong team skills. 

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.