Senior Estimator PCD

Iotagroup; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IoTagroup in Jubail, KSA is seeking a senior cost estimator to lead Change Order cost estimation on ongoing EPC projects, based in Jubail. The role requires thorough analysis of contractor proposals and cost build-ups, with close collaboration across engineering and cost control teams.

The position demands 15+ years in petrochemicals/refining, leadership in multicultural project environments, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in Petrochemicals and refining projects.
• Oral communication abilities and writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for Change Orders.
• Review and validate contractor cost proposals, including quantities, labor, materials, equipment, productivity, and indirect costs.
• Verify MTOs, unit rates, and supporting cost build-ups.
• Benchmark contractor rates against historical data, contracts, and market information.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Contracts, Planning, and Cost Control to confirm scope and cost impacts.

Job description

MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS

The service holder is responsible for preparing and validating cost estimates primarily related to Change Orders for ongoing EPC projects.

ACTIVITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates for Change Orders .
• Review and validate contractor cost proposals , including quantities, labor, materials, equipment, productivity, and indirect costs.
• Verify MTOs, unit rates, and supporting cost build-ups .
• Benchmark contractor rates against historical data, contracts, and market information.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Contracts, Planning, and Cost Control to confirm scope and cost impacts.
• Experience in refining or petrochemicals and technologies .
• Proven Experience in EPC project management ( knowledge of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a plus ).
• 15+ years' experience in Petrochemicals and refining projects.
• Ability to adapt to changes and to work in an international multi-cultural project environment , to cope in a positive and productive manner within intensive environment. Interpersonal skills, rigor and analytical mind.
• Ability to work as a member of a project Team , to liaise, coordinate and positively communicate with the involved different Parties (Contractors, project Entities, Authorities, industrial Investors, nearby Industries, auditors, other disciplines representatives, experts, etc.). Ability to liaise effectively at all organizational levels .
• Leadership in a challenging context.
• Oral communication abilities and writing skills in the English language required.

Place of work (City & country ) : Jubail / KSA

Working Schedule : Resident 6 days per week

Starting date : ASAP

Duration of the mission : 12 Months (Renewable)