Senior Refinery Petrochemical Cost Engineer

Cost Engineering Expertise and Responsibilities

Provide all cost engineering expertise and coordinate activities as group/unit leader as required. Responsible for the preparation, review, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of all project-associated capital expenditures and spending.

1. Review and analyze claims and change orders.
2. Assist in the preparation of the cost portion of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
3. Review multi-discipline conceptual, detailed, and definitive cost estimates for This Company capital projects to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the scope of work.
4. Review and verify Material Take-offs (MTOs) against engineering documents or packages for estimates prepared by engineering contractors.
5. Assist project management team in negotiating project contracts as required.
6. Initiate appropriate action when total forecast indicates allocated funds will be exceeded.
7. Interface with multiple operating facilities to review and discuss project scope and estimate basis, including visits to construction areas.
8. Demonstrate experience in using cost and estimating tools, and applying market conditions and risk management to estimates.
9. Advise on company cost engineering methods and procedures, and prepare developmental assignments for lower-level cost engineers.