Project Controls - Estimation Engineer

NES Fircroft; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking an Estimation Engineer with a wealth of experience in oil and gas projects. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in cost estimation to support major capital projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Your analytical skills will be crucial as you evaluate proposals and mentor junior estimators, fostering a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about driving efficiency and excellence in project execution, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in estimating and constructing oil and gas facilities.
• Familiarity with construction practices, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating expertise for oil and gas capital projects.
• Analyze and evaluate commercial and technical proposals.
• Mentor and support cost estimates prepared by junior estimators.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)

Job description

Role – Estimation Engineer

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 10 years of work experience in estimating and constructing major oil and gas facilities. AND working as an estimating engineer using AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) for the last 3 years while preparing cost estimates for oil and gas projects.
• OR 10 years of experience in estimating including at least 5 years in preparing cost estimates for oil and gas projects. Candidates must be familiar with construction practices, materials, and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide overall estimating technical expertise in support of oil and gas capital projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in resolving cost estimating issues while supporting capital projects and programs.
• Analyze and evaluate commercial and technical proposals submitted by project management teams or contractors.
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve estimating problems with personnel throughout the Company and with contractor organizations.
• Mentor and support the review of cost estimates prepared by level II and IV estimators to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the scope of work.
• Assist with bid analyses and contract negotiations.
• Participate in the analysis of major capital projects to plan the most cost-effective executions in light of experience and current industry practices.
• Perform complete analyses and cost validations using internal and external benchmarking data, historical indices, and component benchmarking.
• Be able to utilize computer-estimating applications and other solutions in support of developing cost estimates to different levels of accuracy.