Estimator - Oil & Gas or Mining

Overview

In this role you will lead early cost estimation for capital projects and portfolios, shaping budgets and cost controls. You will collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure accurate cost baselines and enable informed decision-making. You'll apply your estimating expertise to value engineering and contractor cost validation, driving consistent cost management across projects. The position sits within a cost management team that supports ambitious, large-scale EPC/oil & gas or mining initiatives. You'll operate in a client-facing environment with a focus on accuracy, delivery, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications
• Negotiate costs with Contractors
• Utilize appropriate estimating tools and benchmarks
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports for clients
• Contribute to value engineering; validate final accounts
• Maintain liaison with client and consultants at all project stages
• Lead cost management activities when required
• Identify improvements to cost management procedures and templates
• Perform estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects with timely and accurate processing
• Provide input into value engineering and approve final costs
• Support junior estimators and maintain a positive, collaborative team attitude
• Adhere to SOX controls where applicable

Key requirements

• 5-10 years of experience estimating large EPC/Oil & Gas or mining projects
• Aspen Tech knowledge
• Engineering/Construction Management Degree
• On-site experience
• Self-started / Career driven / Well organized
• Must reside in continental United States

• team player
• flexible
• positive attitude
• cost estimating
• budgeting
• risk consulting