Principal Cost Estimator(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will be at the forefront of cost estimation, guiding projects from feasibility to execution. Your expertise will help evaluate sustainable design options and drive innovative cost control strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• •Minimum 8 years of experience with cost estimation
• •Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• •Preference for AACE CCP or equivalent certification
• •Significant experience with cost estimation in industrial or energy transition sectors
• •Strong commercial skills in project finance and contractual matters
• •Experience with estimating software and database systems
• •Good English skills – both verbal and written
• •Proactivity, drive, client focus, collaboration, and ability to influence decisions

Tasks

• •Estimate costs using AACE methodology across the project lifecycle
• •Perform cost reconciliation and document lessons learned during project close-out
• •Evaluate cost implications of green technologies and PtX solutions
• •Advise on CAPEX and OPEX trade-offs for sustainable design
• •Conduct quantitative risk analysis and develop contingency strategies
• •Support probabilistic estimating and scenario planning
• •Collaborate with project controls for cost tracking and forecasting
• •Assess cost impacts of scope changes during execution
• •Drive automation and data analytics initiatives for accuracy
• •Continuously update cost databases, guidelines, and procedures
• •Apply AACE International Recommended Practices
• •Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, and procurement teams
• •Present estimates and assumptions to senior management and clients
• •Lead workshops to identify cost-saving alternatives

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