Project Estimator

Capital Project Cost EstimatorClient: RefineryLocation: Port Arthur, TXDuration: 1 year with option to renewBenefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time OffSchedule: 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 guidelinesAbility to review project documents to validate that the contractor's estimate accurately reflects project scope of workAbility to perform material take-offs from project scope drawings/documents providing estimated material and labor cost for all disciplinesPerform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysisProvide feedback to engineering contractors as neededEnsure revisions and corrections are correctly captured and reflected in latest estimateSome experience working with conceptual estimatesDemonstrate aptitude to ask the right questions when building a conceptual estimateUnderstand estimated ratios and metrics and compare against established benchmarks. Assist with KPI reportingConduct field walks to understand project scope and executionComplies and participates with Motiva safety programs and rulesWillingness to understand the P50 estimate philosophy and to develop estimates that achieve that departmental goalValidate estimate hours against schedule durations and resource loadingCompare actual cost data against estimate and annualize cost databasePerform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysisBackground:Bachelor's degree or minimum (10) years refining, manufacturing or petrochemical experience in projects or turnaroundsMinimum (10) years direct experience in cost estimating for projects, turnarounds, and/or construction requiredField Electrical & Instrumentation experience is preferredBasic understanding of Project ControlsExperience working with engineering and procurement contractors is preferredProficient 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