Project Cost Estimator - Chemicals

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Projects

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 23, 2021

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role -

The Project Cost Estimator will provide strong, expert leadership in cost estimation delivery and practice. He/she will produce high-quality estimates by translating technical scope into the estimate of Capital (CAPEX) expenditure costs during the pre-project authorization phases (Identify/Assess, Select, and Define); including costs for design, procurement, construction, implementation, commissioning, start-up. The role will serve as a subject matter expert in capital cost estimating and practice

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Responsible for building and delivery of high-quality estimates, including: Scouting (Type-1), Order of Magnitude (Type-2), Budget Control (Type-3), & Execute Phase (Type-4)

Accountable for establishing and coordinating pre-estimate requirements for the Estimate Development Plan

Accountable for producing the Estimate Basis to document how estimate was developed

Accountable for QA/QC of all project cost estimates and resource plan deliverables

Accountable for following internal/external benchmarking practices; assessing viability and competitiveness against historical performance, industry norms (IPA) and established key performance indicators (KPI)

Accountable for performing scenario comparisons, uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates based on project risk

Responsible for capturing, conditioning and normalizing data for future use

Subject Matter Expert, accountable for the facilitation, development and delivery of deterministic cost analysis/contingency using Technical, Economical, Commercial, Organizational & Political (TECOP) profiles

Subject Matter Expert, accountable for the facilitation, development and delivery of probabilistic cost analysis/contingency

Conduct peer reviews of cost estimates produced by others; including internal staffing plans for projects, Turnaround Estimate Assurance Reviews (TAR), occasional external estimate assurance reviews

Responsible for proactively maintaining expertise in the recognition, evaluation and application of potential effects of market movements over the project (local to site, area, region, state, etc.)

Responsible for maintaining 100% internal compliance with Shell Project Services Standards, Guides and Procedures

Skills & Experience Requirements

Expert knowledge/skill in industry standard cost estimation methodologies using industry standard cost estimation tools to produce cost estimates

Expert ability to interpret and formulate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters

Skills/Experience: Extensive experience and expert ability to translating identified project scope and engineering deliverables into the estimate of capital expenditure costs, composed of detailed MTOs, matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours.

Additional Requirements:

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

Engineering Degree preferred. Certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience highly desirable

Minimum 15 years industry experience including lead estimator positions

Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills

Fully versed with Cost Estimating principles, techniques and industry standard tools

Experienced using AspenTech (KBase)

Experience using @Risk or other probabilistic risk tool

Good understanding of all phases of the project delivery process

Strong understanding of application of benchmarks, metrics and statistical analysis

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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