Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in South America is growing, we are currently recruiting for an Estimate Control Manager, SOAM to join our  Regional Project Services team in the Santiago office.

About the role 

• Guide the estimation team by into having updated estimates, collect and enter data, and engage in preparing reviews for complex stages in projects.  
• Assure the team develops cost estimation skills through the collaboration of all the actors that come together in the development of a project. 
• Provide mentorship to all team member to support the development of skills and promote a growth culture.
• Monitor to secure high standard for estimates by utilizing existing and new computer systems and adhering to current and standard estimating procedures developed by the Company or provided by clients. 
• Manage the preparation of feasibility, pre-feasibility, definitive, appropriation, budget control estimates and checking the estimates. 
• Prepare risk analysis reports, cost estimate reviews, analysis and reports.
• Collect, maintain and develop the return cost information from executed projects and the representation of that information for use in forward estimating processes.
• Secure adherence to time constraints and the preparation and presentation of clear concise estimate basis details.
• Comply with relevant business management system (or quality) policies and procedures. 
• Ensure the project control personnel understand the estimate scope of work and assist in the setup of the project budget.
• Ensure the estimating team is involved with trending of changes during the project.
• Maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders and key personnel in the projects through effective and permanent communication strategies. 
• Work in accordance and promote Ausenco’s values, demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership regarding safety, sustainability, client, people, and financial accountabilities. 

About you 

• Completion of a university degree in Mechanical, Civil Construction or Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of proven work experience in Capital Cost Estimation with an engineering consulting firm or other organization (mining or construction).
• Solid knowledge of construction and assembly prices in mining infrastructure projects; capacity to elaborate unit prices for construction activities in industrial projects. 
• Ideally - Management of Capex estimation of project with a budget of more than 5 million USD. (Non mandatory)
• Knowledge and advanced management of all the elements and concepts that constitute a cost estimate, such as: direct costs, indirect costs of the construction contractor, indirect project costs, provisions or allowances, owner costs, contingencies, among others. 
• Proven team management experience.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization.  
• Professional English level (Mandatory).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present information in a succinct

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths and cover your needs. Get to know our value proposition:

• Compensation and work life balance – Beyond a competitive remuneration package. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home. Enjoy the benefits of modern leave policies including paid parental leave and celebrate with us special holidays.
• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Balance and Wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, health services and a benefits program that supports your needs.
• Recognition and Appreciation - Participate in multidirectional spaces where a culture of local and global recognition is fostered, where everyone is recognized for their contribution to the business and projects.
• Communication and Commitment – Live the experience of working in a dynamic company with global processes and work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.