Principal Cost Estimating

About BHP

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About the role

The purpose of this role is to provides technical expertise in the provision of cost estimating activities, to influence the on-time and on-budget delivery of project objectives.

Core responsabilities:

•    Develops and preparing accurate estimates in all levels to the study, included definitive estimates. 
 
•    Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and leadership experience are essential. 
 
•    Analyze project specifications and gather necessary information for estimates.
 
•    Develops, predicts/forecasts and benchmarks project costs and estimates in line with mining industry standards, principles and practices.
 
•    Develops safe project delivery and contractor performance strategies to maximize portfolio value and enhance improvement and innovation.  
 
•    Develops and communicates insights that guide data driven action and decision making.
 
•    Determines the underlying cause of problems and evaluates multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems.  
 
•    Mitigates people, community, human rights and modern slavery, environmental and climate risks across the value chain, in alignment with public policy and our sustainability and climate commitments.  
 
•    Sources information, plans and conducts analyses to support evidence-based decision making.
 
•    Intermediate skill in English.
 
•    Engages the capabilities of the entire organization.  

About You

Requirements:

•    A Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Business, Quantity surveying or related/relevant discipline

•    Intermediate Skill in English

•    15 years of experience in mining projects.

•    10 years of experience in estimating role.

Location: Santiago

Exclusive requirements: Mining experience in tailings proyects

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

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