Lead Estimation Engineer

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.
AccountingEngineering ManagementConstruction ManagementProcurementChange 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 Aramco's SAEP-25 procedure.

· Knowledge and understanding of the following Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards to ensure compliance of Dossier Preparation:
SAEP-12 Project Execution PlanSAEP-14 Project Proposal o SAEP-17 Project Stage and Gate GovernanceSAEP-26 Capital Project Benchmarking GuidelinesSAEP-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 organization's.

· 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 bachelor's degree

· 10-15yrs Cost estimating experience.

· 15-20 years relevant experience in a project role in industrial gases, oil &amp