Global Estimating & Benchmarking Leader

Air Liquide; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Tuition assistance

Early access to benefits

Job summary

Air Liquide Houston is seeking an Estimating & Benchmarking Manager to lead comprehensive cost estimates for ISBL/BOP/OSBL and Owner’s Cost across EP/EPC scopes. You will work with global teams to ensure accuracy, apply @Risk Monte Carlo methods, and support strategic commercial decisions.

The role requires a chemical engineering or chemistry background, strong analytical and communication skills, and travel as needed to collaborate across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.
• Valid U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Estimating of industrial projects including risk processes (PRI, PRA, E&C Risk Analysis).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel locally or internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve capital estimates (ISBL/BOP/OSBL/Owner’s Cost) for EP/EPC scope.
• Coordinate with AL/E&C groups globally and with stakeholders to ensure cost accuracy.
• Perform @Risk Monte Carlo ranges and evaluate estimate P50.
• Support management decisions and commercial negotiations with robust estimating deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with E&C Global standards and continuous improvement of estimating procedures.
• Contribute to benchmarking studies and design-to-cost recommendations.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Air Liquide Houston is seeking an Estimating & Benchmarking Manager to lead comprehensive cost estimates for ISBL/BOP/OSBL and Owner’s Cost across EP/EPC scopes. You will work with global teams to ensure accuracy, apply @Risk Monte Carlo methods, and support strategic commercial decisions.

The role requires a chemical engineering or chemistry background, strong analytical and communication skills, and travel as needed to collaborate across sites.