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Engineer Cost Estimation
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Shell
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Gua
10 days ago
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10 days ago
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Role Overview:
  • Translate project scope into estimates of capital and operational expenditure across project phases (Identify, Assess, Select, Define, Execute).
  • Estimate costs for engineering, procurement, construction, implementation, commissioning, and start-up.
  • Calculate project risk contingency using deterministic and probabilistic methods.
  • Account for market movements and owner's costs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop methods to derive quantities from design parameters.
  • Assist project teams with scenario comparisons, uncertainty analysis, and cost sensitivities.
  • Review and assure cost estimates, benchmark against historical performance, industry norms, and KPIs.
  • Assess project scope and develop estimates (Type 0 to Type 4).
  • Align planning and cost deliverables with Planning & Cost Engineers.
  • Organize Estimate Kick Offs and Review meetings.
  • Develop and document Estimate Plans and Bases.
  • Collect actual cost performance data, develop metrics, and benchmark information.
  • Create benchmarking packages to validate estimates.
  • Establish deterministic cost contingency using TECOP profile.
  • Support deterministic cost model and probabilistic cost analysis development.
  • Provide presentations and dashboards to project teams.
  • Update SharePoint with estimates and benchmark data.
  • Ensure detailed project cost estimates (Type 4) are accurate and incorporate actual costs.

Required Skills:
  • Engineering Degree and/or Certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10 years of experience in cost estimating positions in the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Proficiency in Cost Estimating Tools and Methodologies, ASPEN TECH, and cost risk analysis.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office suite.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with ASPEN TECH, CCET, and Electrical Projects or petrochemicals plant turnarounds.
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JOB SUMMARY
Engineer Cost Estimation
Company logo (non-clickable)
Shell
Gua
10 days ago
N/A
Full-time