Introduction

We’re seeking an Estimator to work with a major Oil & Gas company located in Corpus Christi, TX on a 12-month (ongoing) contract.

What are you going to do 

  • Responsible to analyze and compile data on each factor that may have an influence on costs. Such factors include labor, materials, special machinery requirements and location.
  • Responsible for managing, coordinating, and collaborating with EPC contractor, subs and Company contracts costs and scheduling for technical, professional and construction services.
  • Be able to determine the engineering & procurement services time, quantity of materials and labor required to successfully complete the project utilizing quantity or “takeoff” process.
  • Analyze others estimates and bids and determine sequence of operations, physical constraints, equipment needs, crew size, shipping delays, allowance for waste and inclement weather conditions.
  • Track actual costs relative to budget and/or firm committed costs.
  • Prepare Project cost summaries and reports.
  • Maintain Contractors’ adherence to all project agreements costs and schedules and conditions.
  • Review modifications, extensions and contract closeout cost and schedule documents.
  • Take direction/guidance from Client’s system for existing procedures, organization and methods of operation and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
  • Interface with all other project team members, both Client’s and EPC contractor’s.
  • Maintain tracking of all cost related correspondence and documents that will be issued by EPC contractor and Client.
  • Keep Client Project Manager informed of any technical, schedule or cost impacts due to contract issues and any impacts to other project tasks & activities.
  • Make site visits as required to coordinate with contractors and Client site staff to assist and support for full contract compliance.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Possess a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction costs, materials and procedures in the oil and gas industry.
  • Be proficient in estimating, cost/pricing development, and oil and gas industry standards and language.
  • Knowledge in computer based estimating tool AspenTech ACCE and or AIPCE is required. Certification is a plus. Knowledge in computer-based scheduling tool Microsoft Project is required.
  • Additional administrative project controls-related tasks will be assigned to support Cost Control and Purchasing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in­­ economics, engineering, mathematics, technology or industrial engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
  • Minimum of 7 years in a Project Estimator/Project Controls environment within an oil and gas operating company and/or engineering and construction company, specifically with process industrial facilities required.
  • Combination of engineering technical experience with cost estimating is required.

What we offer 

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We’ll get you going while you get on with the job.