Capital Project Cost Estimator

PTS Advance

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Description

    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


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