Build the Future of Energy and Industrial Infrastructure
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Estimator to support major energy, refinery, petrochemical, and industrial capital projects across North America. This strategic role will lead the development of Class 1–5 cost estimates, perform quantitative risk analysis, support procurement strategies, and provide executive-level cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
If you have a strong background in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, process facilities, EPC projects, FEED studies, and capital project estimating, this is an opportunity to work remotely while contributing to some of the industry's most complex and high-value projects.
You are a strategic cost professional who combines technical estimating expertise with business insight. You understand how engineering decisions impact project economics and can communicate complex cost information to both technical and executive stakeholders.
If you enjoy helping organizations make better capital investment decisions while working on industry-leading projects, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Estimating & Project Controls
- Develop and manage AACE Class 1–5 cost estimates for oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and industrial facility projects.
- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates covering:
- Labor
- Materials
- Equipment
- Construction
- Subcontractor services
- Analyze project scope, engineering deliverables, and FEED packages to forecast project costs accurately.
- Support capital projects involving:
- Upstream facilities
- Midstream infrastructure
- Downstream/refinery operations
- Process manufacturing facilities
Risk & Value Analysis
- Perform quantitative risk assessments utilizing Monte Carlo simulations and other forecasting methodologies.
- Evaluate impacts related to:
- Supply chain disruptions
- Regulatory changes
- Labor market conditions
- Geopolitical factors
- Lead value engineering reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety, reliability, and project objectives.
Procurement & Vendor Evaluation
- Prepare bid packages and estimate support documentation.
- Review and evaluate contractor and vendor proposals.
- Support procurement strategies and contracting decisions.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and industry regulations.
Project Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams throughout project execution.
- Support project planning, forecasting, budgeting, and change management activities.
- Provide leadership with clear cost reporting, variance analysis, forecasts, and recommendations.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor junior estimators and project controls professionals.
- Promote estimating best practices, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Support implementation of digital estimating tools and data-driven estimating methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of cost estimating experience supporting oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, or EPC projects.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior-level estimating role.
- Demonstrated experience developing conceptual through definitive estimates aligned with project maturity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- AACE International Certification
- Experience with HP/HT facilities and hazardous area classifications
- Knowledge of SIL (Safety Integrity Levels) and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
- Experience supporting sustainability initiatives and energy transition projects
The Skills Set Needed
- Strong understanding of oil and gas/refinery projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and stage-gated execution
- Experience developing conceptual (factored) and detailed estimates aligned with project maturity
- Working knowledge of construction practices, turnaround impacts, instrumentation, valves, and equipment
- Skilled in interpreting project scope, design requirements, and scope changes to support accurate estimates and decision-making
- Ability to assess cost impacts related to client changes, design updates, and execution strategies
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders
- Effective collaborator with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage priorities against project schedules and budgets
- Committed to maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy, and documentation
- Familiar with cost modeling factors, including labor rates, historical data, and contingency development by project phase
Additional Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to:
- Obtain and maintain a TWIC Card
- Complete HHFT Safety Training
- Pass client-specific safety and badging requirements
- complete background screening and drug/alcohol testing
- Work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Travel Requirements
- Up to 15% travel for client meetings, site visits, job walks, and project reviews.
$150,000 - $185,000 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
