Project Estimation Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bangalore is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to prepare estimates and support cost control and scheduling for EPC projects in the oil and gas sector. The role requires strong planning, scheduling, and cost estimation skills, with experience in Primavera P6 and ACCE across multi-discipline teams.

The candidate should understand project scope, milestones, and procurement life cycle, and be capable of mentoring junior engineers while coordinating with EPC contractors and

Qualifications

• Requires strong planning and scheduling experience for cost estimation on EPC projects.
• Experience in supervision, training, and managing technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support tracking, updating, and monitoring cost control and scheduling for smaller projects.
• Prepare cost estimates for EPC projects in O&G.
• Understand project scope, milestones, and priorities for the team.
• Participate in cost and schedule estimates for gate reviews.
• Mentor junior project controls engineers for quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate with EPC contractor teams to align project controls requirements.
• Maintain project controls plans and procedures and drive improvements.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Cost Estimation

EPC Projects

Oil & Gas

Primavera P6

MS Project

ACCE

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Civil)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ACCE

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will work with the Project Controls Team to prepare Estimates.

Job Requirements

Job Summary

In this role, you will work with the Project Controls Team to prepare Estimates.

Major Responsibilities

• The Project Controls Engineer supports the tracking, update and monitor of cost control, and scheduling functions on smaller projects.
• Should have prepared cost estimate for EPC project.
• Should have good knowledge of cross functional dependency in terms of EPC project requirements in O&G
• Fully understand the scope of the project, contractual requirements, identify the major milestones and set clear priorities for the project team.
• Participate in preparation of Cost and Schedule estimates for various Gate reviews.
• Mentor junior project controls engineers and ensure the technical quality and timeliness of work.
• Serve as a link to the Project Services Common Skill Centre organization, gain alignment for support.
• Maintain the Project Controls related plans and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of the stewardship process identify and champion process improvements
• Participate in kick-offs and ongoing meetings with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor(s) to ensure common understanding of project controls requirements. Preparation of MoM.
• Coordinate the collecting, analysing, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information to ensure overall project status is assessed.
• Ensure the implementation of the plans and procedures developed for the project.
• Update progress and cost/schedule baselines and forecast.
• Preparation of Cost/Schedule and Progress reports and trends.
• Understand the full project & procurement life cycle in oil, gas or petrochemical industries.
• Preparation of MIS, management review package & Various reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions along with Cost Estimation.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management is customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision. This includes using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Proficiency with Projects Controls operating systems, with proficiency in several software applications.
• Prior planning / scheduling experience of EPC projects in Oil & Gas Refinery / Unit, Fertilizer or Process Plants.

Education, Experience Requirements & Location

Requires a B.E. / B. Tech. Mechanical (or international equivalent)

• 6-9 years of experience
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Civil)
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Knowledge about EPC projects
• Oil & Gas domain knowledge
• Working knowledge of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) software

Location: Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India