Cost Estimation Engineer M/F

SPIE; Marlenheim; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading services company is seeking a Cost Estimation Engineer to manage cost estimates for major projects. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least 10 years of experience, specifically in Ammonia and Urea projects. The role requires strong interpersonal, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time contract offering competitive daily rates and expatriate benefits.

Prestations

Attractive daily rate

Insurance coverage

Transportation

Expat standard accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ work experience, with at least 3-5 years in major projects.
• Experience in Ammonia and Urea projects is a must.
• Experience in major EPCC contracts is essential.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate cost estimates for Major Projects.
• Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes, variation orders, and non-conformance reports.
• Support Project Management in the assessment and documentation of claims and disputes.

Connaissances

Cost estimation

Project cost analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Overview

Information & CommunicationsTechnology Services (113) – SPIE Global Services Energy. SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the energy production infrastructure value chain and supports oil, gas and renewable energies industries. With a strong local presence, SPIE aims to improve technical performance, energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint across projects.

Location: Messaid, Qatar

Reference

2025-40568

Job details

Job title: Cost Estimation Engineer (Temporary work contract)

Contract type: Temporary work contract

Contractual hours: Full time

Duration: 60 months

Job purpose

The Cost Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate cost estimates for Major Projects, ensuring alignment with project budgets, forecasts, and financial policies. The role supports the Project Team by providing detailed cost analysis, monitoring expenditures, and delivering timely reports to enable informed decision-making and effective financial control throughout the Project lifecycle.

Key accountabilities

• Serve as the primary liaison, along with Senior Cost Estimation Engineer, between Major Projects and Finance & Commercial Divisions for all cost estimation matters.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate project cost estimates for all phases, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and contract requirements.
• Deliver reliable cost estimates benchmarked against historical data and market trends, validated through collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure estimates are comprehensive, accurate, and reflect the latest project scope, market conditions, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for negative variation orders resulting from scope deletions, ensuring accurate quantification of cost savings and alignment with contractual provisions.
• Evaluate and analyze variation order requests received from EPCC Contractors, verifying the validity, accuracy, and compliance with contract terms before making recommendations to project management.

Cost Database Maintenance

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update a structured cost database containing historical project data, unit rates, productivity norms, and vendor/supplier pricing.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of cost data, enabling efficient retrieval and use for future estimates.
• Periodically audit and validate database entries to ensure relevance and reliability.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized cost estimation templates and tools to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across all project estimates.
• Customize templates to accommodate project-specific requirements, contract types, and reporting needs.
• Train project team members on the effective use of templates and tools.

Change Management & Claims Support

• Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes, variation orders, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Support Project Management in the assessment and documentation of claims and disputes.
• Maintain a Change Log and ensure traceability of all cost-related changes.

Monthly Reporting

• Support the Senior Cost Estimation Engineer in project cost estimation and reporting and maintaining detailed records.
• Assist project team members in analyzing cost estimation related information.

Profile

Ideally, you will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years’ work experience, with at least 3-5 years in major projects. Candidates must have experience in Ammonia and Urea projects. For other roles, experience in major EPCC contracts is essential. You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation

Location

Messaid, Qatar

Minimum level of experience required

10 years or more

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities