Estimating Specialist
Core
Prepare, review, and validate cost estimates for capital projects across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design stages within the oil & gas sector.
Role type
Senior IC cost estimating lead
Builds
Accurate cost estimates, estimate packages, and cost reports for construction projects
Domain
Oil & gas, energy, industrial construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost estimating, unit rates, parametric estimating, bottom-up estimating, risk analysis, vendor quotation management, WBS alignment, historical data analysis, engineering input interpretation
Preferred skills
AACE International guidelines knowledge, mechanical/chemical/electrical engineering background, experience with Class 4 to Class 1 estimates
Technologies
Estimating tools, project management software
Responsibilities
Prepare and validate cost estimates at various project stages; Use historical data and vendor quotations to develop estimates; Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret project scope; Identify specialty items and ensure inclusion in estimates; Liaise with execution agencies for equipment and material quotations; Validate pricing data against market conditions; Generate cost reports to track budget performance; Identify cost risks and propose contingency levels
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC