Job Description
Capital Project Cost Estimator
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Client: Refinery
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Location: Port Arthur, TX
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Duration: 1 year with option to renew
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Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off
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Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)
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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.
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Ability to provide estimating assurance on estimates submitted by engineering and construction contractors in accordance with project guidelines
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Ability to review project documents to validate that the contractor's estimate accurately reflects project scope of work
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Ability to perform material take-offs from project scope drawings/documents providing estimated material and labor cost for all disciplines
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Perform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysis
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Provide feedback to engineering contractors as needed
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Ensure revisions and corrections are correctly captured and reflected in latest estimate
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Some experience working with conceptual estimates
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Demonstrate aptitude to ask the right questions when building a conceptual estimate
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Understand estimated ratios and metrics and compare against established benchmarks. Assist with KPI reporting
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Conduct field walks to understand project scope and execution
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Complies and participates with Motiva safety programs and rules
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Willingness to understand the P50 estimate philosophy and to develop estimates that achieve that departmental goal
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Validate estimate hours against schedule durations and resource loading
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Compare actual cost data against estimate and annualize cost database
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Perform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysis
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Background:
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Bachelor's degree or minimum (10) years refining, manufacturing or petrochemical experience in projects or turnarounds
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Minimum (10) years direct experience in cost estimating for projects, turnarounds, and/or construction required
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Field Electrical & Instrumentation experience is preferred
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Basic understanding of Project Controls
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Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors is preferred
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Proficient using Aspen Tech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) (mandatory requirement)
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Proficient using MS Office suite of software (Excel, Power Point, Outlook) including the use of pivot tables, vlookup, charts, and linking capabilities