Lead Estimator

Worley; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Kuwait, Ahmadi, seeks a senior estimator to coordinate all estimating activities on assigned projects. You will oversee a small team, develop procedures, validate estimates, and interface with clients to ensure accurate, timely cost data from front-end through closeout.

The role requires 10+ years post-graduate experience in oil & gas, 5+ years in a similar role, and hands-on cost estimation expertise. DMCS familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or Diploma in Science, Finance, Accounting or minimum years total experience and years oil and gas experience for candidate holding Diploma.
• Must have minimum 10 years of total post-graduation experience.
• Must have minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil & gas / petrochemical industry.
• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Must have minimum 5 years' hands on experience in Cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares material takeoffs on the most complex projects, drawings, and plans.
• Develop procedures for the preparation of estimates for modifications and additions to the onshore and offshore facility.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy.
• Receive the engineering estimate from the lead/project engineer for each modification/addition and incorporate into the overall estimate for all phases of the work.
• Prepare rationale statements to support the estimate identifying areas of weakness and or areas of risk.
• Carry out validation and verification of the estimates using high level norms and by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the estimating process as part of the KPIs for the contract.
• From evaluation of the KPI data identify and make recommendations for improvement of the process.
• Assists in training, developing, and maintaining a staff of estimators qualified to carry out departmental and project needs.
• Assigns estimating personnel to projects and supervises their activities, reviewing work produced for accuracy.
• Reviews contractual documents and modifications to determine scope of work and scope of changes.
• Assists project management with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, review, and publication.
• Develops forms, formats, and procedures to improve the quality of work produced in the Department.
• Interfaces directly with clients.
• Leads a small estimating organization of 1 to 4 employees who are qualified to perform capital cost estimating requirements.
• Serves as a part of the Company’s Quality Improvement Team.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and data bases.
• Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education

BA/BS degree or Diploma in Science, Finance, Accounting

Tools

DMCS

Job description

Company

Worley

Primary Location

KWT-AMD-Ahmadi

Job

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Management Level: Supervisor

Job Posting

Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Reporting Manager Title: Operations Director

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Primary objective

Coordinates all estimating activities on assigned project(s). Exercises a strong working knowledge of home office services, field indirect, and craft labor using a background of diversified experience and familiarity with typical project controls software such as DMCS (Document and Material Control System). Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, engineering drawings and specifications.

Develop estimating procedures for the Alliance, execute and supervise estimates for modifications and additions to the clients' facilities. The estimates are to include all phases of execution of the work from front end engineering through to closeout. During the pre-engineering phase the estimator will compare estimates of alternative solutions and provide input to selection of the adopted option.

Specific Accountabilities

• Prepares material takeoffs on the most complex projects, drawings, and plans. Reviews takeoffs provided by the Engineering Department and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Develop procedures for the preparation of estimates for modifications and additions to the onshore and offshore facility.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy.
• Receive the engineering estimate from the lead/project engineer for each modification/addition and incorporate into the overall estimate for all phases of the work.
• Prepare rationale statements to support the estimate identifying areas of weakness and or areas of risk.
• Carry out validation and verification of the estimates using high level norms and by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the estimating process as part of the KPIs for the contract.
• From evaluation of the KPI data identify and make recommendations for improvement of the process.
• Assists in training, developing, and maintaining a staff of estimators qualified to carry out departmental and project needs.
• Assigns estimating personnel to projects and supervises their activities, reviewing work produced for accuracy.
• Reviews contractual documents and modifications to determine scope of work and scope of changes.
• Assists project management with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, review, and publication.
• Develops forms, formats, and procedures to improve the quality of work produced in the Department.
• Interfaces directly with clients.
• Leads a small estimating organization of 1 to 4 employees who are qualified to perform capital cost estimating requirements.
• Serves as a part of the Company’s Quality Improvement Team.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and data bases.
• Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Mandatory Requirements

• BA/BS degree or Diploma in Science, Finance, Accounting or minimum years total experience and years oil and gas experience for candidate holding Diploma
• Must have minimum 10 years of total post-graduation experience
• Must have minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil & gas / petrochemical industry
• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Must have minimum 5 years' hands on experience in Cost estimation

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