Cost Estimation Engineer

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What role you will play in our team

The Primary role/function of the position of Cost Engineer is to prepare and/or review and endorse cost estimates of different levels of accuracy depending on the maturity of the project definition during various stages of the project lifecycle. The role involves developing multi-disciplinary conceptual and definitive cost estimates for a variety of projects.

What will you do

• Prepare multi-disciplinary cost estimates for a variety of medium and large projects using appropriate tools and systems.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for projects at various stages, including conceptual, preliminary, and definitive phases.
• Analyze project requirements and specifications to determine cost-effective solution
• Discuss, coordinate and resolve estimating input/queries with the project team and Subject Matter Experts available in organization to ensure quality estimate.
• Ensure all assumptions/clarifications are properly documented.
• Provide support for any selection and optimization study during project development.
• Identify and drive optimizations in cost and execution of projects
• Support project team in identification evaluation and capture of capital efficiency opportunities and estimate risks.
• Support the procurement process by providing cost analysis and recommendations for vendor selection
• Evaluate vendor proposals and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness.

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

Required Skills and Qualification:

• Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management from a recognized university
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience in EPC or Project Management in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost estimation or proposal execution
• Strong understanding of cost estimating techniques and tools to evaluate competitiveness, and related topics
• Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements in the energy sector
• Ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights
• Strong problem-solving skills to address project challenges
• Good to have: Experience in cost estimation and execution of brownfield projects
• Good to have: Experience in using cost estimation software such as Aspen CCE

About you con..

• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong presentation skills in English and MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely convey recommendations to project team members and company leadership management
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning & interface skills and attention to details
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel internationally as per business needs
• Able to work well with others in a fast-changing environment
• Work in shifts (9am to 6pm or 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm)
• Willingness to relocate to Bengaluru.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Prior Experience Interfacing with Contractors or teams remotely across multiple countries in oil, gas and energy projects.
• Experience in training/mentoring new employees. 

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you: 

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits 
• Retirement benefits 
• Global networking & cross-functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

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