Senior Cost Estimator

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States Dow Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Estimator to join our team in Houston, TX. As a key member of our project team, you will be responsible for preparing estimates for capital projects valued at or above $10MM.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serves as estimating subject matter expert, providing estimates to evaluate various conceptual alternates and support economic evaluations.
  • Utilizes historical data with appropriate installation factors, site-specific factors, and experience to produce cost estimates for project authorization and execution purposes.
  • Collects and correlates necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and indirect reports such as engineering, taxes, etc.
  • Evaluates project deviations in order to provide data to project steering team for proper decision making.
  • Keeps abreast of global economic trends and execution methods that affect project capital costs.
  • Provides supporting data for project measurements, external benchmarking, and project closure.
  • Utilizes project estimated scope of work and aligns costs with schedule.
  • Contributes to improvement of Cost Estimating Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.
  • Supports the implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET).
  • Provides coaching to developing estimators.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking plus 5 years of relevant experience OR (in lieu of a degree) 10 years of relevant experience in Project controls estimating.
  • Prior experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, or Energy industry.
  • A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Skills
  • Proficient using Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) estimating tool.
  • Experience in all phases of estimating from FEL through detailed for project authorization/funding.
  • Prior experience estimating in all disciplines including material takeoff.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
  • Strong facilitation skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration, and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.


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