Senior Offshore Oil & Gas Estimator

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working environment

focus on work-life balance

equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Houston Dose is seeking a senior cost estimator to lead early-stage cost estimation for offshore capital projects in Houston. You will shape budgets, perform risk analysis, and ensure robust Basis of Estimate aligned with CPMS standards.

The role involves scenario planning, contingency design, and contractor cost reviews with exposure to global upstream initiatives. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of offshore estimating experience, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 10+ years of offshore oil & gas estimating experience.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience collaborating in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cost estimates and BoE aligned with CPMS standards.
• Create and maintain Estimate Plans for early project phases.
• Provide cost projections and scenario analysis for strategic decisions.
• Incorporate contingency, escalation and risk analysis into cost estimates.
• Mentor team members on best practices in cost estimating and tools.
• Develop WBS and CBS as bases for budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
• Prepare cost estimating and budgeting reports for Funding and Business Planning.
• Oversee contractor cost estimates for consistency and accuracy.

Skills

Offshore estimating experience

Autonomous work

Effective communication

Collaboration

Risk analysis

Tools

QUE$TOR

Monte Carlo simulations

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead early-stage cost estimation for offshore capital projects, shaping budgets and risk analysis. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to align estimates with CPMS standards and ensure robust Basis of Estimate. You'll drive scenario planning, contingency design, and contractor cost reviews to support strategic decisions. This position offers impact across global projects and exposure to high-profile upstream initiatives.

Compensation / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Project Cost Estimates and Basis of Estimate (BoE) aligned with CPMS standards (WBS, OBS, schedules, staffing)
• Create and maintain Estimate Plans for early project phases
• Collaborate with opportunity shaping, engineering, procurement and project management to refine costs
• Provide cost projections and scenario analysis for strategic decisions
• Incorporate contingency, escalation and risk analysis into cost estimates
• Mentor team members on best practices in cost estimating and tools
• Develop and validate contractor estimates and related studies
• Link estimates to budgets through procedures and ensure revision control
• Coordinate Cost Estimates Assurance Reviews and ensure deliverables meet standards
• Oversee contractor cost estimates for consistency and accuracy
• Participate in cost and schedule risk assessments and determine contingencies
• Support development of cost models ahead of risk assessments for CPMS alignment
• Develop WBS and CBS as bases for budgeting, cost control, and forecasting
• Critically review productivity and resource estimates and challenge contractor estimates when needed
• Prepare cost estimating and budgeting reports for Funding and Business Planning
• Support MOC processes and evaluate contingency drawdown strategies
• Adhere to SOX controls where applicable

Key requirements

• 10+ years of offshore oil & gas estimating experience
• Early Concept/FEL experience with exploration knowledge and new country entry experience
• Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight
• Knowledge of standardized Cost Engineering data processes and tools
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to operate in a highly collaborative environment with minimal supervision

• collaboration
• multitasking
• effective communication
• QUE$TOR or equivalent offshore estimating software
• Monte Carlo simulations or risk-based estimating techniques
• Cost engineering data processes and tools