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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:
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