For our client, active in the offshore oil&gas business, we are looking to recruit a (Sr) Cost Estimator (secondment to staff).
The job :
General for Cost Estimator :
- Develop the Estimate Execution Plan and obtain approval from SH and TM.
- Develop the estimate in the estimating tool in accordance with the agreed timing.
- Verify, update and justify (commodity) pricing where required.
- Liaise with Procurement and Contracts to obtain market pricing and remeasure the bids if required (Include final quantities).
- Ensure checks and balances are carried out prior to delivery to TM. This includes the preparation / review of the Project Benchmark sheet.
- Provide the agreed deliverables as stated in the estimate execution plan.
- Develop the Basis of Estimate and obtain approval / consent from SH and TM.
- Update the overall Estimating schedule on a regular basis.
- Maintain Pricing models and periodically update Knowledgebase pricing
- Maintain Benchmark database, using (actual) project cost data
- Normalises and prepares (actual) project cost data for addition to the benchmark database.
Specific for Senior Cost Estimator :
Able to lead an estimating taskforce for complex or large projects / tenders.Perform peer review (discipline check) on cost estimatesParticipate in Constructability reviews and other Strategy meetings if required.Participate in (qualitative) Risk assessments and advises on prudent contingency if required.Is able to discuss / defend the outcome with both (senior) management and client.Requested :
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the estimating profession in the oil and gas industry or EPC industryA Bachelor’s degree in a Technical educationFluent in English, both written and spokenKnowledge and skills of Cleopatra or other dedicated cost estimating softwareStrong skills with regards to data mining / management (Excel, Access, Power BI etc)Strong communication skillsCurrently living and working in The Netherlands.