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Cost Engineer

Min Experience

3 years

Location

Houston, Baytown, Midland

JobType

full-time

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer with 3-15 years of expertise to join our dynamic global team. As a Cost Engineer, you will play a crucial role in estimating the costs of both large and small-scale projects on a global scale. You will be responsible for providing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, from early concept to full funding and execution. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring precise cost estimation and contributing valuable input into project scheduling. Cost Estimation: Develop detailed cost estimates for projects at various stages, including conceptual, preliminary, and definitive phases. Analyze project requirements and specifications to determine cost-effective solutions. Identify and drive optimizations in cost and execution of projects Cost Reporting: Prepare and present cost reports, budgets, and financial forecasts to project teams and senior management. Monitor and track project costs, identifying and addressing any variances. Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential cost overruns. Identify and evaluate potential risks that could impact project costs and timelines. Schedule Input: Provide input into project schedules, ensuring that cost estimates align with project timelines and milestones. Collaborate with scheduling teams to integrate cost data into project schedules. Procurement Support: Support the procurement process by providing cost analysis and recommendations for vendor selection. Evaluate vendor proposals and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness. Database Management: Assist in the development and maintenance of cost databases and estimation tools. Ensure the accuracy and currency of cost data within the databases. Training, Support, and Continuous Improvement: Provide training and support to junior cost engineers and other team members on cost estimation practices and tools. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance cost estimation processes and methodologies. Benchmarking: Conduct benchmarking studies to compare project costs against industry standards and best practices. Utilize benchmarking data to ensure competitive and accurate cost estimates. Facilitate and drive opportunities to identify and implement cost reductions and other optimizatons Data Analysis: Perform detailed data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can improve cost estimation accuracy and efficiency. Use data analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of cost estimates and related financial information. Facilitate meetings and discussions to address cost-related concerns and provide updates.

About the company

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

Skills

cost estimating
cost engineering
project controls
project forecasting
risk management
data analysis
stakeholder communication