Cost Estimator

Repsol SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol seeks a Cost Estimator in Downtown Houston with a strong background in estimating and budgeting for renewable energy projects. The role emphasizes data-driven cost projections, ROM to Detailed estimates, and collaboration with engineering, O&M, and procurement teams.

A minimum 10 years' experience and a Bachelor's degree are required to support CAPEX/OPEX planning. The position is hybrid with a minimum three days in the office, reflecting Repsol's commitment to safe, collaborative project

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis experience in energy (oil & gas or renewables).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, or business.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering specifications, Basis of Design, BOQ and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide ROM, Conceptual, and Detailed estimates for solar, wind, and battery storage projects.
• Prepare cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Maintain Basis of Estimate (BOE) for each project and cost benchmarking database.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, development, O&M and procurement teams to validate assumptions and optimize costs.
• Support Change Management requests and cost impact analyses.
• Maintain compliance with company guidelines and develop in-house estimating tools and templates.
• Assist in project stage-gate processes and maintain historical cost databases.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Interpreting specs

BOQ interpretation

Contracts

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/finance/business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Cost EstimatorSolicitar: Downtown Houston: Tiempo completo: Publicado hace 13 días: Fecha final: 31 de octubre de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud): 81700Estamos aquí para explorar y descubrir las infinitas posibilidades de la energía para que todos podamos avanzar. Esta es la razón que nos mueve y el sentido de lo que hacemos. Y lo hacemos gracias a la energía del talento. Por eso, buscamos personas curiosas, valientes, con ganas de crecer y de crear nuevas formas de avanzar, que quieran construir con nosotros un mundo más sostenible, innovador e inclusivo. Creemos firmemente que la diversidad impulsa la creatividad y la innovación, por eso, queremos profesionales de diferentes perfiles y capacidades que enriquezcan las soluciones que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes para dar respuesta a sus necesidades energéticas.**Company Profile**Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 6 GW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 5,000 MW by 2027.We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.**Job Summary**As a Cost Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing robust, defensible, and data‐driven cost estimates for solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects across North America. You will lead the preparation of bottoms‐up estimates, parametric models, and benchmarking analyses to support project development, engineering, procurement, and investment decisions. Supporting tasks include reviewing project specifications, preparing cost breakdowns, collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing materials and labor costs, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of renewable project cost drivers, and the ability to translate engineering inputs into accurate capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) cost projections.***The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office.*****Key Responsibilities*** Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Conceptual, and Detailed estimates based upon project plans, technical specifications, Basis of Design, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) documents for solar, wind, battery storage projects* Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services* Prepare and maintain Basis of Estimate (BOE) for each project* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, development, O&M and procurement teams to validate assumptions and optimize costs* Create and maintain a cost benchmarking database* Monitor market trends for renewable energy components and update cost databases accordingly* Support and validate Change Management requests and validate cost impacts* Maintain compliance with Repsol published guidelines and common processes as it relates to estimating* Develop & maintain in-house estimating tools, templates, procedures, and guidelines* Support team with project stage-gate process and deliverables* Maintain and utilize historical cost database and apply learnings for improved project performance* Assess performance threats and opportunities against both internal and external benchmarks**Qualifications*** Minimum 10+ years of Experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis in Energy industry (oil & gas or renewables)* Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, finance, or business discipline* Strong ability to interpret engineering specifications, Basis of Design, BOQ and contracts* Technical knowledge of solar and/or wind energy systems, construction processes, and industry standards* Familiarity of all project controls disciplines* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills* Strong communication and collaboration abilities* Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity***Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran***