Lead II-Cost Estimation

Linde Engineering; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering in Vadodara, India, seeks an experienced cost estimator to prepare Class I–V estimates for small to mid-sized EP/EPF/EPC/LEPC projects. You will review specs, assess cost drivers, model contingencies, and support proposals and sales with competitive bids.

The role requires 12–15 years in engineering/EPC with 6–8 years in cost estimation, plus strong Excel/Power BI capabilities and knowledge of international codes for costing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 12–15 years in engineering/EPC with 6–8 years in cost estimation.
• Experience in cost estimation for EP, EPF, EPC or LEPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviews tender specifications, commercial terms, and engineering documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Assesses local and global vendor landscapes and project cost drivers to benchmark costs.
• Identifies risks, calculates contingencies, and models scenarios for robust estimates.
• Supports proposal strategy and Sales with competitive bids.
• Estimates taxes, duties, FX variations, import/export implications, Incoterms, and onshore/offshore split.
• Keeps updated on applicable international codes and standards relevant to costing.
• Challenges scope for value engineering to optimize cost competitiveness.
• Uses NPV, IRR, and sensitivity analysis for commercial decisions.
• Understands construction cost estimation and benchmarks costs by project location.
• Ensures timely submission deadlines and internal review requirements.
• Excels in estimating SMR-based Hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, HyCO, SRU, Ammonia, downstream gasification, petrochem plants, storage tanks including cryogenic tanks, and modularized plant concepts.

Skills

Cost estimation

EPC experience

Financial modelling

Vendor landscape

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Chemical Eng

Tools

Excel

Power BI

MS Office

AI tools

Job description

Role Definition

This role is responsible for preparing accurate Class I to Class V cost estimates for small to medium sized EP, EPF, EPC, and LEPC projects by compiling, reviewing, challenging, and analysing cost inputs.

Key Responsibility

Operational

• Reviews tender specifications, commercial terms and conditions, and engineering documents such as PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment lists to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of local and global vendor landscapes and project cost drivers, including high-value items with significant impact on overall project cost.
• Identifies and assesses project risks, calculates contingencies, and performs scenario modelling to support robust cost estimates.
• Aligns with the Proposal Manager on proposal strategy and supports the Sales team in preparing competitive and winning bids.
• Estimates applicable taxes and duties, foreign exchange variations, import/export implications, Incoterm selection, and onshore/offshore split impacts.
• Maintains strong awareness of applicable international codes and standards relevant to project execution and costing.
• Challenges project scope and technical specifications to identify value engineering opportunities and optimize cost competitiveness.
• Applies advanced financial modelling techniques, including NPV, IRR, and sensitivity analysis, to support commercial decision-making.
• Possesses thorough understanding of construction cost estimation and the ability to challenge and benchmark construction costs based on project-specific locations.
• Ensures full compliance with client submission deadlines and internal management requirements for periodic proposal progress reviews.
• Brings expertise in estimating small to medium size process plants such as SMR-based Hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, HyCO, SRU, Ammonia, downstream Gasification, Petrochemical plants, storage tanks including cryogenic storage tanks, and modularized plant concepts.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinates with various departments to obtain the required inputs for project costing.
• Collaborates with global estimation teams to integrate their inputs into consolidated project cost sheets.
• Coordinates and participates in proposal and costing meetings, working across cultures and functions to drive alignment and final outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation and cost-challenging skills to achieve competitive techno-commercial outcomes.

Data base Management

• Conducts research and develops, updates, and maintains digital cost estimation databases.
• Develops and maintains benchmark data and estimation norms to support data-driven estimates and improve accuracy, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develops commodity trend analyses and escalation models using relevant market indices.
• Drives and adopts advanced digital and AI-enabled tools to strengthen cost estimation databases and improve productivity.

Software Tools & Technology

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, and digital AI tools used for database development and analysis.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Candidate should have 12 to 15 years of experience in engineering/EPC organizations, including a minimum of 6 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in cost estimation for EP, EPF, EPC, or LEPC projects.