Cost Estimator

Vopak; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

ID Theft Insurance

Legal Plan

Universal Life

Job summary

Vopak is seeking a Cost Estimator to be the technical-financial architect for growth projects. You will align Vopak Project Management with the applicable AACE practices to produce accurate cost estimates for brownfield and greenfield tank terminals.

In this role you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, apply 97R-18 and related standards, lead data analysis to close gaps in costs, price safety requirements, and participate in reviews such as 3D-modeling, HAZOP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil).
• 5-10 years of experience in industrial estimating, construction management, or project management; tank terminals.
• Experience with Brownfield and/or Greenfield tank terminals and/or petrochemical infrastructure.
• Expert of AACE International Recommended Practices, including 97R-18 and 105-90.

Responsibilities

• Cover the estimating function within growth project team with stakeholders.
• Apply AACE 97R-18 and related practices to manage estimate transitions.
• Lead data analysis to ensure zero gaps in project costs.
• Translate safety requirements into accurate costs and support 3D-model/HAZOP reviews.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google

Modeling tools

Job description

Vopak is an independent infrastructure provider with an unrivaled network of 78 terminals in 23 countries and 25+ joint venture partners. We have a diversified portfolio which is a critical enabler for product flows today and in the future. We serve energy and manufacturing markets offering significant growth opportunities to our 1,000+ customers, including new products and services. We take pride in improving access to cleaner energy and feedstocks for a growing world population, ensuring safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases.

We are developing new infrastructure solutions to actively contribute to the introduction of future vital products, focusing on zero- and low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, CO2 infrastructure, flow batteries and sustainable feedstocks.

What We Offer

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Insurance
• Universal Life

What You Will Do In This Role

The Cost Estimator is the technical-financial architect for VIIO’s growth projects. You will align the Vopak Project Management (VPM) standard with the applicable AACE Recommended Practices to project cost estimates.

Your Core Responsibilities

Cost Engineering & Estimating

• As a part of the growth project team, cover the functional area of estimating while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to assure all requirements and specifications are captured at each stage
• Apply AACE 97R-18 and other relevant industry practices to manage the transition of estimates
• Lead the team in analyzing data to ensure zero gaps in project costs
• Support the Tender Boards (TB1, 2, & 3)
• Use risk graph methods and AACE-aligned risk drivers to determine financial contingency while balancing safety layer costs against the likelihood of a hazardous event

Technical & Safety Integration

• Use Safety Life Cycle Quantifications to translate mandatory safety requirements into accurate costs
• Maintain familiarity with codes and standards for both mechanical tank infrastructure and complex process safety systems
• Ensure all technical estimates align with industry-specific codes and Vopak Global Standards
• Participate in 3D-model, HAZOP, and maintainability reviews (FMECA) to ensure "safe and efficient maintainability" is priced into the project

Other duties as assigned

What We Expect

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil) p
• 5-10 years of experience in industrial estimating, construction management, or project management; focusing on tank terminals
• Experience with Brownfield and/or Greenfield tank terminals and/or petrochemical infrastructure
• Project experience including Growth & Sustaining Capex projects, Debottlenecking, Turnaround (TAR) projects, and In-Situ upgrades
• Expert of AACE International Recommended Practices, including 97R-18 and 105-90
• Proficient in translating LOPA and SIS architecture into cost models
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google, modeling tools
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card
• Excellent communication including fluent in English
• High safety awareness

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100°+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0° in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the locations where they work. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

Additional Information

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Company sponsorship for immigration or work visas will be reviewed on a case by case basis.