Lead Cost Estimator
Lead Cost Estimator
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Job Description
- Lead the preparation of detailed discipline-level cost estimates based on 3070% project definition and
- Ensure estimates reflect the latest engineering deliverables vendor data and construction methodologies.
- Develop and maintain a structured CBS aligned with clients project coding and reporting systems and
- Integrate CBS with WBS to ensure traceability and consistency across all cost elements.
- Conduct benchmarking using historical data and industry standards.
- Analyse market trends vendor pricing and regional cost factors (especially for Indonesia and Southeast Asia).
- Identify cost-related risks and uncertainties.
- Recommend appropriate contingency allowances and escalation factors in line with AACE Class II guidelines.
- Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to validate quantities specifications and vendor quotes
- Ensure alignment between technical scope and cost assumptions.
- Perform cost impact assessments for various project scenarios (e.g. schedule delays scope changes inflation).
- Prepare detailed cost reports variance analyses and executive summaries for internal and client review
- Ensure all cost data assumptions and methodologies are well-documented and auditable.
- Provide validated cost estimates and supporting documentation to facilitate clients FID process.
- Supervise and mentor junior estimators and analysts
- Ensure quality control and consistency across all cost deliverables.
Qualifications :
- Degree in Quantity Surveying Engineering or Construction Management (a combination of other degrees coupled with adequate experience will also be considered).
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or a related field (MEP or CSA)
- Professional Certification (preferred):AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)RICS Chartered Cost ManagerPMP or equivalent project management certification
- 1015 years of experience in cost estimation for oil & gas LNG or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in EPCI project environments and Class II or Class III estimates.
- Proficient in developing detailed cost estimates for all disciplines: civil structural mechanical piping electrical instrumentation.
- Strong knowledge of cost breakdown structures (CBS) and work breakdown structures (WBS).
- Skilled in cost estimation tools such as:Aspen Capital Cost EstimatorPrimavera P6MS Excel (advanced level)
- Familiarity with regional and global cost databases and Ability to benchmark against similar LNG/EPCI projects.
- Experience in identifying cost risks and applying appropriate contingency and escalation factors.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Capable of preparing clear concise cost reports and executive summaries.
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients engineers and procurement teams Ability to lead and mentor junior estimators and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams Understanding of Indonesian regulatory frameworks (e.g. SKK Migas) and Familiarity with EPCI contract structures and commercial terms.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
