Estimation Consultant - Capital Projects

Client of Eram Talent; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 337,457 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

Client of Eram Talent seeks a Senior Estimator in Saudi Arabia to provide high-value estimating support for major capital projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital project cost estimating, particularly for Saudi Aramco projects, and a proven track record in preparing and validating TIC estimates for significant undertakings.

This role requires deep industry knowledge in oil and gas and experience managing multi-billion-dollar capital programs. The company promises an engaging work environment with opportunities to influence key project decisions.

Qualifications

• 25 years of progressive experience in capital project cost estimating.
• 15 years of direct experience supporting Saudi Aramco capital projects.
• Expertise in escalation and inflation modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and validate TIC estimates for various project phases.
• Develop and review estimate basis documents and methodologies.
• Conduct independent estimate reviews and validate contractor estimates.

Skills

Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates

Upstream Oil & Gas projects

Cost trend analysis

EPC project delivery models

Construction productivity analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)

Estimating and benchmarking databases

Job description

Eram Talent an ISO 9001 2015 certified division of Eram Group delivers human resources, industrial projects and maintenance services solutions across a broad range of sectors including oil and gas, petrochemical, power, infrastructure, water, mining, healthcare and IT. With deep industry coverage and a strong track record supporting complex project environments the company helps clients execute critical initiatives with the specialist expertise they need.

In this role you will provide high‑value estimating support for major capital projects, bringing rigorous cost validation and project insight to complex project decisions. This position is well suited to a senior estimating professional who can bring structure, judgment and credibility to estimate development and assurance across major project phases and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and validate TIC estimates for Pre‑FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, Project Proposal, and Execution phases.
• Develop and review estimate basis documents, assumptions, exclusions, contingencies and escalation strategies, and estimate methodologies.
• Evaluate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and startup cost components.
• Conduct independent estimate reviews and estimate challenge sessions; validate contractor EPC and consultant estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 25 years of progressive experience in capital project cost estimating.
• Minimum 15 years of direct experience supporting Saudi Aramco capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing, validating and assuring Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates for major and mega capital projects.
• Proven experience in upstream Oil & Gas projects.
• Extensive involvement in capital projects exceeding USD 500 million; experience on multi‑billion‑dollar capital programs preferred.
• Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE).
• Experience using proprietary estimating and benchmarking databases.
• Expertise in the AACE estimate classification system.
• Expertise in EPC project delivery models.
• Expertise in construction productivity analysis.
• Expertise in labor all‑in rates development.
• Expertise in engineering and construction unit rate development.
• Expertise in cost trend analysis.
• Expertise in escalation and inflation modeling.
• Presently in Saudi Arabia on a transferrable Iqama.