Estimator

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group in India is seeking a Cost Estimator with early-career experience to develop TIC estimates for hydrocarbon, ammonia, and energy projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and use ACCE for conceptual and detailed estimates.

You will support Lead Estimators on small to mid-sized projects, maintain cost databases, and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools and databases within a collaborative EPCM environment.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Instrumentation engineering from a recognized institution.
• Total professional experience of 5–10 years, with at least 5 years in cost estimating for hydrocarbon, chemical, ammonia, refining, petrochemical, or energy-sector projects.
• Experience in EPC, EPCM, technology/licensor organizations, equipment suppliers, or package vendors.
• Hands-on ACCE experience and familiarity with AACE estimating methodologies for conceptual to detailed estimates.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment and discipline cost estimates from process data, specs, vendor quotes, and other deliverables.
• Use ACCE and internal tools to prepare cost estimates.
• Support development of conceptual, semi-detailed, and detailed TIC estimates.
• Review vendor quotations, budgetary pricing, and market data for estimates.
• Maintain historical cost databases with project data and supplier inputs.
• Coordinate with engineers to obtain inputs and validate assumptions.
• Prepare estimate basis documents, cost summaries, and reports.
• Independently execute small to mid-sized estimates and support larger projects.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cross-discipline comms

MS Excel

Client liaison

Estimating databases

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)

Aspen CCE software

Job description

Job Title

Cost Estimator

Cost Estimating - STS

KBR s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is seeking a Cost Estimator with early-career experience in cost estimating for hydrocarbon, ammonia, chemical, and energy projects. Experience supporting clients as a part of EPCM/EPC contractor, supplier, or package vendor is preferred. The role reports to the Estimating Manager and will support the development of conceptual, semi-detailed, and detailed TIC estimates, working independently or under the guidance of a Lead Estimator.

Summary Section

This position is suited for an Estimator with Engineering background having 5-10 years of experience in cost estimation. The candidate should be capable of supporting Lead Estimators on complex projects, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and independently handling small to mid-sized estimating assignments, while contributing to the continuous improvement of estimating databases and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment and discipline cost estimates by reviewing process data, equipment specifications, vendor quotations, and other technical deliverables.
• Utilize Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), internal estimating tools, and historical databases to prepare cost estimates.
• Support lead estimator the development of conceptual/ semi-detailed, and detailed Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates
• Review and evaluate vendor quotations, budgetary pricing, and market data for estimate development.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases with technical and commercial information from projects and suppliers.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation engineers to obtain estimating inputs and validate assumptions.
• Prepare estimate basis documents, cost summaries, and estimate reports.
• Independently execute small to medium-sized estimates and support Lead Estimators on larger projects.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B. E. /B. Tech. in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Petroleum/ Instrumentation/ or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution
• Total professional experience of 5-10 years, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in cost estimating for hydrocarbon, chemical, ammonia, refining, petrochemical, or other energy-sector projects.
• Experience working within an EPC, EPCM, Technology/licensor organization, equipment supplier, or package vendor environment.
• Hands-on experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) and familiarity with AACE estimating methodologies for conceptual, semi-detailed, and detailed estimates.
• Good understanding of process equipment, datasheets, PFDs/P&IDs, plot plans, equipment layouts, and technical specifications relevant to estimate development.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team while supporting Lead Estimators and independently handling assigned estimating tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering disciplines, project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Experience maintaining and utilizing historical cost databases and estimating workbooks is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications Education, Experience, & Skills

• B. Tech. - Mechanical / Chemical
• ASPEN CCE software experience / ASPEN certified estimator would be added advantage
• Proficient in using AI tools

Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

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