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POSITION SUMMARY
· Define and Detail Cost Estimates from Scope
· Develop Cost Element Structure
· Develop Cost Estimating Relationships
· Finalize Cost Estimate
· All activities related to and having an impact on the final cost of the Project
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
In accordance with the project Instructions and as approved by the Project Execution Director, Estimation Engineer has the responsibility and commensurate authority to accomplish the following duties:
· Prepare material & construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, material take-offs, site visits, contractual agreements and associated materials.
· Understanding estimating scope of work, deliverables, level of engineering, schedule of execution, estimate structure, formats, reports
· Collects and correlates necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and such indirects as engineering, taxes
· Based on engineering designs and associated materials, select relevant information to develop estimates enable the analysis of key themes and trends
· Establish, maintain and manage a robust cost estimate framework ensuring that industry standard methodology is used.
· To initiate and implement the project cost coding with its corresponding structure in a compatible manner to accommodate the requirements of other disciplines i.e.
Accounting
Engineering Management
Construction Management
Procurement
Change Management
· Input on strategies, be creative and voice ideas and options to help book work, secure subcontractor coverage and active relationships, call subcontractors and secure their best numbers
· Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced and included in the project estimate
· Consult with vendors in collaboration with Procurement, personnel in other departments or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
· Develop and maintain cost estimate processes, procedures and tools.
· Prepare and maintain project cost estimates through the full cost estimate classification range and prepare supporting basis of estimate documentation.
· Participate actively in project risk review and probabilistic analysis to support contingency determination process.
· Ensure proper handover of estimated costs to cost control and cost out-turn data back from cost control.
· Dossier preparation as per Saudi Aramcos SAEP-25 procedure.
· Knowledge and understanding of the following Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards to ensure compliance of Dossier Preparation:
SAEP-12 Project Execution Plan
SAEP-14 Project Proposal o SAEP-17 Project Stage and Gate Governance
SAEP-26 Capital Project Benchmarking Guidelines
SAEP-1350 Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) Preparation and Revision Procedure
· Create and maintain a database of costs and norms for estimating purposes and future benchmarking.
· Interface with and build strong working relationships between the various Company Business Groups and all counterparts in Contractor organizations.
· Maintain document audit trail on all elements of project cost estimates.
· Prepare for and contribute to project reviews.
· Support in other project control tasks as required.
· Support department reporting and strategic goals.
· Administer project close out and reconciliation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Engineering bachelors degree
· 10-15yrs Cost estimating experience.
· 15-20 years relevant experience in a project role in industrial gases, oil & gas or related industry
· Ability to work pro-actively under own initiative with minimum supervision.
· Strong communicator written and oral
· Organized, disciplined, able to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities and parallel tasks
· Strong Microsoft software skills, particularly Excel and MS Project
· Experience of working in a multicultural project team
· KSA or Middle East experience
· Conversant with Saudi Aramco engineering procedures listed above
COMPETENCIES
· Saudi Aramco experience
· Oil & gas experience
We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
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