Capital Project Cost Estimator
Client: Refinery
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Duration: 1 year with option to renew
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off
Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)
The Capital Project Cost Estimator provides support to the Manager, Capital Project Estimating, to manage,
implement, and control the overall project estimating process for a portfolio of approximately 160 + projects.
Ability to provide estimating assurance on estimates submitted by engineering and construction contractors in accordance with project guidelines
* Ability to review project documents to validate that the contractor's estimate accurately reflects project scope of work
* Ability to perform material take-offs from project scope drawings/documents providing estimated material and labor cost for all disciplines
* Perform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysis
* Provide feedback to engineering contractors as needed
* Ensure revisions and corrections are correctly captured and reflected in latest estimate
* Some experience working with conceptual estimates
* Demonstrate aptitude to ask the right questions when building a conceptual estimate
* Understand estimated ratios and metrics and compare against established benchmarks. Assist with KPI reporting
* Conduct field walks to understand project scope and execution
* Complies and participates with Motiva safety programs and rules
* Willingness to understand the P50 estimate philosophy and to develop estimates that achieve that departmental goal
* Validate estimate hours against schedule durations and resource loading
* Compare actual cost data against estimate and annualize cost database
- Perform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysis
Background:
* Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
* Bachelor's degree or minimum (10) years refining, manufacturing or petrochemical experience in projects or turnarounds
* Minimum (10) years direct experience in cost estimating for projects, turnarounds, and/or construction required
* Field Electrical & Instrumentation experience is preferred
* Basic understanding of Project Controls
* Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors is preferred
* Proficient using Aspen Tech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) (mandatory requirement)
* Proficient using MS Office suite of software (Excel, Power Point, Outlook) including the use of pivot tables, vlookup, charts, and linking capabilities