Senior Estimator PCD

IOTA GROUP; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA GROUP in Jubail, KSA, seeks a senior cost estimator for EPC projects in the refining and petrochemical sector. The role focuses on preparing and validating cost estimates for Change Orders and reviewing contractor cost proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment with project scope.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Contracts, Planning and Cost Control to confirm scope, cost impacts and benchmarks, requiring 15+ years’ experience and strong leadership in an international,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in refining or petrochemicals and technologies.
• 15+ years’ experience in Petrochemicals and refining projects.
• Proven EPC project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate cost estimates for Change Orders.
• Review and validate contractor cost proposals (quantities, labor, materials, equipment, productivity, indirect costs).
• Verify MTOs, unit rates and 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.

Skills

Cost estimation

Change Orders

Contractor cost proposals

MTOs and unit rates

Cross-functional coordination

English communication

Job description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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

Duration of the mission : 12 Months (Renewable)