Engineering Specialist
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About the Role
The role involves preparing and validating cost estimates for construction projects, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in estimating methodologies.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and validate cost estimates at various project stages (conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design)
- Use historical data, vendor quotations, and engineering inputs to develop estimates with defined accuracy levels
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to understand and interpret project scope and deliverables
- Identify specialty items (e.g., licensed equipment, DCS systems, exotic materials) and ensure they are included in the estimate
- Liaise with execution agency to secure quotations for equipment and bulk materials
- Validate in house pricing data or adjust based on current market conditions
- Ensure the Estimate Package includes all required documentation such as scoping documents, conceptual drawings, MTOs, vendor quotations, and risk registers
- Participate in reviews and approvals at various stages (e.g., Gate 1, Gate 2)
- Identify cost risks and propose appropriate contingency levels based on project complexity and scope definition
- Ensure all estimates adhere to Saudi Aramco Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and other internal standards
- Generate cost reports to track budget performance and forecast final execution costs
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical)
- Minimum of 10 years experience in cost estimating within the oil & gas, energy, or industrial sector
- Proven experience in preparing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design estimates
- Strong understanding of international estimating guidelines such as AACE International
- Proficient in estimating tools and methodologies including unit rates, parametric estimating, and bottom up estimating
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are seeking an Estimating Lead to join the Estimating Services Division of the Project Management Office Department (PMOD) within the Engineering Services Organization.
- Estimating Services are responsible for supporting the development and preparation of accurate, reliable, and consistent cost estimates for capital projects.
- The Estimating Lead will prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, drawings and specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and validate cost estimates at various project stages—conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design—ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
- Use historical data, vendor quotations, and engineering inputs to develop estimates with defined accuracy levels (e.g., Class 4 to class 1 estimates).
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to understand and interpret project scope and deliverables.
- Identify specialty items (e.g., licensed equipment, DCS systems, exotic materials) and ensure they are appropriately included in the estimate.
- Liaise with execution agency to secure quotations for equipment and bulk materials, adhering to minimum quotation requirements based on project value.
- Validate in house pricing data or adjust based on current market conditions.
- Ensure the Estimate Package includes all required documentation such as scoping documents, conceptual drawings, MTOs, vendor quotations, and risk registers.
- Participate in reviews and approvals at various stages (e.g., Gate 1, Gate 2, etc.).
- Identify cost risks and propose appropriate contingency levels based on project complexity and scope definition.
- Ensure all estimates adhere to Saudi Aramco Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and other internal standards.
- Generate cost reports to track budget performance and forecast final execution costs.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical).
- A minimum of 10 years experience in cost estimating within the oil & gas, energy, or industrial sector.
- Proven experience in preparing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design estimates.
- Strong understanding of international estimating guidelines such as AACE International (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering).
- Proficient in estimating tools and methodologies including unit rates, parametric estimating, and bottom up estimating.
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