Key Responsibilities Cost Estimating & Project Controls

Develop and manage AACE Class 1–5 cost estimates for oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and industrial facility projects.
Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates covering:
Labor
Materials
Equipment
Construction
Subcontractor services
Analyze project scope, engineering deliverables, and FEED packages to forecast project costs accurately.
Support capital projects involving:
Upstream facilities
Midstream infrastructure
Downstream/refinery operations
Process manufacturing facilities

Risk & Value Analysis

Perform quantitative risk assessments utilizing Monte Carlo simulations and other forecasting methodologies.
Evaluate impacts related to:
Supply chain disruptions
Regulatory changes
Labor market conditions
Geopolitical factors
Lead value engineering reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety, reliability, and project objectives.

Procurement & Vendor Evaluation

Prepare bid packages and estimate support documentation.
Review and evaluate contractor and vendor proposals.
Support procurement strategies and contracting decisions.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and industry regulations.

Project Collaboration

Partner with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams throughout project execution.
Support project planning, forecasting, budgeting, and change management activities.
Provide leadership with clear cost reporting, variance analysis, forecasts, and recommendations.

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor junior estimators and project controls professionals.
Promote estimating best practices, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Support implementation of digital estimating tools and data-driven estimating methodologies.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of cost estimating experience supporting oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, or EPC projects.
Minimum 5 years in a senior-level estimating role.
Demonstrated experience developing conceptual through definitive estimates aligned with project maturity.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
AACE International Certification
Experience with HP/HT facilities and hazardous area classifications
Knowledge of SIL (Safety Integrity Levels) and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
Experience supporting sustainability initiatives and energy transition projects

The Skills Set Needed

Strong understanding of oil and gas/refinery projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and stage-gated execution
Experience developing conceptual (factored) and detailed estimates aligned with project maturity
Working knowledge of construction practices, turnaround impacts, instrumentation, valves, and equipment
Skilled in interpreting project scope, design requirements, and scope changes to support accurate estimates and decision-making
Ability to assess cost impacts related to client changes, design updates, and execution strategies
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders
Effective collaborator with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage priorities against project schedules and budgets
Committed to maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy, and documentation
Familiar with cost modeling factors, including labor rates, historical data, and contingency development by project phase

Additional Requirements Candidates must be eligible to

Travel Requirements

Up to 15% travel for client meetings, site visits, job walks, and project reviews.

Senior Cost Estimator-Oil, Gas & Industrial Facilities

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