Senior Estimator

3 weeks ago

United States of America, South Africa MECS Africa Full time
Presently reside in Alaska or have worked in Alaska before upstream O&G.

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or related field) required.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
Certified Cost Estimator (AACE, ICEAA) or PE (Professional Engineer) license is preferred.

Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in oil & gas project estimating and engineering.
  • Strong background in FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), and cost estimation.
  • Experience with offshore/onshore drilling projects, pipelines, and facility construction in remote locations like Alaska.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and permitting processes in Alaska/ U.S.

Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in estimating software (Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Cleopatra, Sage Estimating, or similar).
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and Microsoft Project.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM, and engineering design software.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.


Key Responsibilities

  1. Estimating & Cost Control:
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for oil & gas projects, including pipelines, refineries, offshore/onshore facilities, and drilling operations.
  • Utilize industry-standard estimation tools and software (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar).
  • Perform risk analysis and contingency planning, ensuring budget accuracy.
  • Track, analyze, and control project costs, forecasting cost overruns and recommending solutions.
  • Collaborate with procurement and contracting teams to ensure competitive vendor pricing.

  1. Project Engineering & Execution:
  • Develop and manage engineering design scopes, specifications, and project deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ANSI, OSHA, and other industry standards.
  • Provide technical oversight for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Lead project scheduling, progress tracking, and milestone reporting.

  1. Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Identify and mitigate engineering, environmental, and safety risks in alignment with company and federal regulations.
  • Ensure all project designs and cost estimates comply with Alaskan and federal environmental laws.
  • Support regulatory permitting and stakeholder engagement processes.

  1. Stakeholder & Client Communication:
  • Present cost estimates, progress reports, and engineering solutions to senior management and clients.
  • Lead project meetings, vendor negotiations, and subcontractor evaluations.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, construction, and finance teams.

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