Client: Refinery

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Duration: 1 year with option to renew

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off

Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

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.

Ability to provide estimating assurance on estimates submitted by engineering and construction contractors in accordance with project guidelines

*  Ability to review project documents to validate that the contractor's estimate accurately reflects project scope of work

*  Ability to perform material take-offs from project scope drawings/documents providing estimated material and labor cost for all disciplines

*  Perform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysis

*  Provide feedback to engineering contractors as needed

*  Ensure revisions and corrections are correctly captured and reflected in latest estimate

*  Some experience working with conceptual estimates

*  Demonstrate aptitude to ask the right questions when building a conceptual estimate

*  Understand estimated ratios and metrics and compare against established benchmarks. Assist with KPI reporting

*  Conduct field walks to understand project scope and execution

*  Complies and participates with Motiva safety programs and rules

*  Willingness to understand the P50 estimate philosophy and to develop estimates that achieve that departmental goal

*  Validate estimate hours against schedule durations and resource loading

*  Compare actual cost data against estimate and annualize cost database

*  Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

*  Bachelor's degree or minimum (10) years refining, manufacturing or petrochemical experience in projects or turnarounds

*  Minimum (10) years direct experience in cost estimating for projects, turnarounds, and/or construction required

*  Field Electrical & Instrumentation experience is preferred

*  Basic understanding of Project Controls

*  Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors is preferred

*  Proficient using Aspen Tech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) (mandatory requirement)

*  Proficient using MS Office suite of software (Excel, Power Point, Outlook) including the use of pivot tables, vlookup, charts, and linking capabilities