Project Estimator

Dagen is recruiting a Project Estimator for a growing LNG company.

This is a direct hire position that will start in Houston, TX and relocate to Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana January 2027. The role will report directly to the Senior Director of Project Controls at the site and have a functional reporting line to the Vice President of Estimating

.
The Project Estimator will initially be responsible for leading the development of the Plaquemine Expansion estimating as well as coordinating the estimates required for the Plaquemines Capital and Operational requirement

s.
During the execution of the Plaquemine Expansion project the Project Estimator will be responsible for interfacing with the contracts team for all cost trends, contract changes, preparing estimates for execution changes and assessments of impacts, engaging with the project team to assist in the understanding and development and processing of the estimates to support the management of change process for the LNG Process facilities and supporting faciliti

es.
This position will support the change management program from identification of trends to estimate development through contract change handover to Company Contracts & Procurement team for execution. The position will also play a crucial role in accurately assessing project costs and timelines, contributing to effective project planning and decision-making. The position will be responsible for the identification, collection and development of historical metrics to enable future evaluations and comparis

ons.
The ideal candidate should possess a keen attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of project management princi

ples.
Key Responsibil

• ities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, scope, and specifica
• tions.Analyze project documentation, including drawings, contracts, and technical documents, to develop comprehensive esti
• mates.Utilize industry-specific software and tools to create accurate cost breakdowns, including materials, labor, equipment, and overhead exp
• enses.Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement and construction specialists to ensure alignment of estimates with project goals and objectives, in line with area of responsib
• ility.Identify potential risks and uncertainties that could impact project costs and sche
• dules.Assist in the evaluation of bid proposals by providing analysis of cost estimates and supporting document
• ation.Continuously monitor and update estimate details as new information becomes available for their area of expe
• rtise.Participate in regular project review meetings to provide insights into cost-related matters and to adjust estimates based on project pro
• gress.Assist in the collation and summarization of historical information related to the project and assist with the creation of benchmark information for estimate comparison and an
• alysisOther duties as

needed
Job Qualifications and

• Skills:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent work exper
• ience).Proven track record of estimating and project controls experience in construction, engineering, or a related in
• dustry.Experience in LNG Industry as well as Power production industry, pr
• eferredStrong proficiency in project estimation software, cost modeling tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and Powe
• rPoint.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and ac
• curacy.Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse stakeh
• olders.Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and trends related to cost estimation and project co
• ntrols.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requir
• ements.Strong organizational skills to manage multiple estimates and priorities simulta

neously
Additional Info

• rmation:This is a full-time position in the office, transitioning to the site
• office.Travel to other project sites may be r