Cost Estimator

Saipem; Milano; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

In-house cafeteria

Hybrid working model

Gym access

Discounts and partnerships

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a senior Cost Estimator for Sustainable Infrastructures Tendering in Milan. You will quantify costs for staff, equipment, and materials, assess subcontractor bids, and develop cash flow analyses.

The role focuses on transport infrastructures and civil sectors, with travel as projects require. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or Bachelors in Civil Engineering with at least 10 years’ estimating experience, and fluent English (B2).

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying.
• At least 10 years as Estimator in Transport Infrastructures Projects and Civil Sectors.
• English: B2 level.
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies and direct/indirect/subcontracting cost analysis.
• Familiarity with estimating tools STR Vision and PRIMUS; analytical in structured databases and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents, scope, schedule, specifications, and client requirements.
• Develop project cost estimates including staff, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Analyze vendor quotations to finalize bid costs.
• Create cost analyses for construction works.
• Implement constructability and erection methods, sequences, layouts, and pre-fabrication strategies.
• Prepare bid price sheets and project cash flow.

Skills

Estimating methodologies

Cost analysis

English B2

Construction knowledge

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

STR Vision

PRIMUS

Excel VBA

Job description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as "One Company", our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

As a Cost Estimator, you will respond to the Head of Sustinable Infrastructures Tendering department and be part of the Sustainable Infrastructures Business Line.

Your responsibilities

• Analyze the tender documents provided by Client and study scope of work, project schedule, technical specifications and Client’s requirements.
• Develop the cost estimate of project activities and services, including staff, manpower, construction equipment/consumables, assets, plant materials and subcontracts.
• Analyze the Vendors quotation to be included in the bid cost estimate.
• Develop accurate cost analysis for construction works.
• Implement the constructability activities as required (e.g. in the definition of most appropriate erection methods, fabrication/construction sequences, layouts, pre-fabrication strategies, etc.)
• Prepare the bid price sheet and the project cash flow.

What are we looking for?

Education: Master's Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveyor Diploma

Experience: at least 10 years as Estimator within Transport Infrastructures Projects (e.g. Railways, Metro, Motorway) and Civil Sectors.

Languages: English B2

Technical Skills: Knowledge of Estimating Methodologies and cost analysis of Direct, Indirect and Subcontracting works; strong understanding of construction methods, materials and practice.

IT Skills: Familiarity with Estimating Tools such as: STR VISION, PRIMUS, etc.; Digital skillset (i.e. structured Database, excel programming).

What else should you know? You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the project assigned.

What Can We Offer To You

• Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio
• For home office contract: Pay not lower than 48.000€
• Corporate Benefits : We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Location: Milano

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills. Any Deviation Shall Be Duly Justified And Documented In Accordance With Internal Procedures And The Non-Discrimination Statement. Such Deviation Shall In No Way Be Related To

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;
• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The Decision

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.