Capital Project Cost Estimator

PTS Advance•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Project Cost Estimator supports the Manager, Capital Project Estimating, in managing, implementing, and controlling the overall estimating process for a portfolio of approximately 160 or more projects. The role provides estimating assurance for estimates submitted by engineering and construction contractors and verifies that estimates accurately reflect project scope and applicable project guidelines. The estimator performs material take-offs and develops estimated material and labor costs across all disciplines, conducts estimate quality assurance and cost analysis, and works with contractors on feedback, revisions, and corrections. The role also supports conceptual estimating, KPI reporting, benchmark comparisons, field walks, schedule and resource-loading validation, and annualization of cost database information. The position participates in Motiva safety programs and supports the department's P50 estimate philosophy.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer.
Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 10 years of refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical experience in projects or turnarounds.
Minimum of 10 years of direct cost-estimating experience for projects, turnarounds, and/or construction.
Proficiency using Aspen Tech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE); mandatory requirement.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, and linking capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Field Electrical and Instrumentation experience.
Basic understanding of Project Controls.
Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors.

Responsibilities

Support the Manager, Capital Project Estimating, in managing, implementing, and controlling the overall project estimating process for a portfolio of approximately 160 or more projects.
Provide estimating assurance on estimates submitted by engineering and construction contractors in accordance with project guidelines.
Review project documents to validate that contractor estimates accurately reflect the project scope of work.
Perform material take-offs from project scope drawings and documents and estimate material and labor costs for all disciplines.
Perform estimate quality assurance and necessary cost analyses.
Provide feedback to engineering contractors as needed.
Ensure revisions and corrections are correctly captured and reflected in the latest estimate.
Develop or contribute to conceptual estimates and ask appropriate questions when building them.
Understand estimated ratios and metrics, compare them against established benchmarks, and assist with KPI reporting.
Conduct field walks to understand project scope and execution.
Comply with and participate in Motiva safety programs and rules.
Develop estimates in support of the department's P50 estimate philosophy.
Validate estimate hours against schedule durations and resource loading.
Compare actual cost data against estimates and annualize the cost database.