Chief Estimator
Core
Lead project estimating strategy, methodology, and governance across Front End Loading (FEL) and execution phases for large capital projects.
Role type
Senior Chief Estimator (Capital Projects)
Builds
Project cost estimates, estimate basis documentation, and approval packages for EPC/EPCM contractors.
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Industrial construction / Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project estimating strategy, work package development, vendor quote validation, risk-based contingency development, EPC/EPCM contractor management, cost control, estimate governance, stakeholder influence, project controls documentation
Preferred skills
Engineering or Construction Management degree, experience with large capital projects, proficiency in managing action logs and risk registers
Technologies
Project controls software, estimating tools
Responsibilities
Lead project estimating strategy and governance; Develop and validate project cost estimates; Benchmark estimates and normalize vendor quotations; Establish contingency and management reserve approaches; Coordinate scope definition and deliverables with contractors; Maintain project action, issue, and risk registers; Support project gate reviews with estimates and metrics; Present estimate reviews to project leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities