Senior Estimator

Requisition ID: 97310 

Job Category: Project Controls 

Location: Katowice, Slaskie, Poland 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Role:

Are you an experienced Engineering or Construction Management professional looking to make a real impact on major capital projects?    We’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Estimator to join our team in Katowice, with 10+ years of hands‑on experience in capital cost estimating for medium- to large‑scale engineering and construction initiatives.

In this role, you’ll play a key part, either as a leader or as a core team member, in developing robust, detailed capital cost estimates that shape the success of projects from early concept through final execution. You’ll work within AACE guidelines and international best‑practice frameworks, delivering high‑quality estimates across FEL 1, 2, 3, and 4 stages.

If you thrive in collaborative, high‑impact environments and enjoy bringing structure and insight to complex capital planning, this role offers the opportunity to influence major decisions and help drive project success

Key Responsibilities

• Review estimating scope of work, deliverables, schedule of execution, estimate structure, formats, reports etc.
• Prepare estimate plan
• Prepare Basis of Estimate document
• Assist procurement in obtaining competitive pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze bids and proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide value engineering suggestions to optimize project costs.
• Delivery of an accurate and comprehensive estimate in accordance with estimating procedures, standards and practices
• Input into project schedule in terms of project deliverables to estimating and the ultimate meeting on time of said deliverables
• Calculation of direct and indirect field costs form a first principal basis or factorization as applicable
• Calculation of cash expenditure, predicted escalation over project duration
• Attend/Lead Project Progress Meetings
• Lead estimate review meetings
• Monitoring and upgrading of estimating database
• Preparation and input Gate Release Meetings
• Proficiency in using estimating software (e.g., Cleopatra, Candy, HCSS, Other)
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Lestimating team and continuous support in updating estimating procedures and processes, in addition to mentoring and guiding other estimators.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• 10+ years of experience in estimating environment, ideally on medium/large multi-
• discipline projects in an E/EP/EPC/EPCM environment throughout various classes of estimate.
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with estimating tools and systems.
• Advanced English speaking/writing.

Preferred

• Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Engineer or Construction Management or relevant experience
• Site Experience
• Knowledge of different estimating systems and techniques
• Cross border / overseas estimating experience
• Commercial / contractual knowledge.
• Mining / Infrastructure industries knowledge.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.