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.

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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