Cost Estimator

Insight Global

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Estimator to support a global portfolio of upstream and downstream capital projects in the oil and gas sector. You will lead development of project cost estimates, Basis of Estimate documentation, risk assessments, funding packages, and contractor estimate reviews for major onshore and offshore opportunities.

You will work across multiple opportunities simultaneously, partnering with Opportunity Managers, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and executive

Qualifications

3+ years of cost estimating or project controls experience in Oil & Gas.
Experience supporting major capital projects valued in hundreds of millions to billions.
Significant offshore project experience.
Experience across both project development and the execution phases.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Skills

Oil & Gas cost estimating

Major capital project support

Offshore project experience

Subsea & offshore platforms

Development & execution phases

Upstream/Downstream facilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QUE$TOR

Class 1-5 estimates

Cost modeling & budgeting

Forecasting & contingency

Risk-based estimating

Monte Carlo

Scheduling integration

Contractor estimate validation

P10/P50/P90 projections

Job description

Seeking an Estimator to support our client's global portfolio of upstream and downstream capital projects. This individual will lead development of project cost estimates, Basis of Estimate documentation, risk assessments, funding packages, and contractor estimate reviews for major onshore and offshore opportunities. The ideal candidate brings significant experience supporting early-phase project development, concept selection, FEL planning, and large-scale offshore capital projects. This person must be comfortable working across multiple opportunities simultaneously while partnering with Opportunity Managers, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and executive stakeholders worldwide.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Industry Experience

3+ years of cost estimating and/or project controls experience within Oil & Gas
Experience supporting major capital projects valued in the hundreds of millions or billions
Significant offshore project experience
Subsea and offshore platform project experience
Experience with both project development and project execution phases
Experience supporting upstream and/or downstream facilities projects

Technical Skills

QUE$TOR experience
Development of Class 1-5 estimates and Basis of Estimate documentation
Cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting, contingency development, and funding requests
Risk-based estimating experience
Monte Carlo simulation experience
Experience integrating cost estimates with schedules and project controls
Contractor estimate validation and challenge experience
Development of P10/P50/P90 cost projections

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Ability to independently manage multiple opportunities simultaneously (up to 7-8 active projects)
Strong executive-level communication skills
Experience presenting estimates and obtaining stakeholder alignment
Ability to work with global teams and international stakeholders
Self-starter who requires minimal oversight
Strong collaboration skills across engineering, procurement, project management, and business teams
Ability to travel 25% internationally

Education Bachelor's Degree required

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE