Cost Estimation Engineer M / F

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar for a

JOB PURPOSE

The Cost Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accurate cost estimates for Major Projects, ensuring alignment with project budgets, forecasts, and financial policies. The role supports the Project Team by providing detailed cost analysis, monitoring expenditures, and delivering timely reports to enable informed decision-making and effective financial control throughout the Project lifecycle.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Serve as the primary liaison, along with Senior Cost Estimation Engineer, between Major Projects and Finance & Commercial Divisions for all cost estimation matters.

Prepare, review, and coordinate project cost estimates for all phases, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and contract requirements.

Deliver reliable cost estimates benchmarked against historical data and market trends, validated through collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Ensure estimates are comprehensive, accurate, and reflect the latest project scope, market conditions, and contractual obligations.

Prepare detailed cost estimates for negative variation orders resulting from scope deletions, ensuring accurate quantification of cost savings and alignment with contractual provisions.

• Evaluate and analyze variation order requests received from EPCC Contractors, verifying the validity, accuracy, and compliance with contract terms before making recommendations to project management.

Cost Database Maintenance

Develop, maintain, and regularly update a structured cost database containing historical project data, unit rates, productivity norms, and vendor / supplier pricing.

Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of cost data, enabling efficient retrieval and use for future estimates.

Periodically audit and validate database entries to ensure relevance and reliability.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized cost estimation templates and tools to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across all project estimates.

Customize templates to accommodate project-specific requirements, contract types, and reporting needs.

Train project team members on the effective use of templates and tools.

3. Change Management & Claims Support

Evaluate cost impacts ofscope changes, variation orders, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Support Project Management in the assessment and documentation ofclaims and disputes.

Maintain aChange Logand ensure traceability of all cost-related changes.

4. Monthly Reporting

Support the Senior Cost Estimation Engineer in project cost estimation and reporting and maintaining detailed records.

Assist project team members in analyzing cost estimation related information.

Profile

Ideally, you will have a bachelor’sdegree witha minimum of 10 years’ work experience, with at least 3-5 years in in major projects

Candidates must have experience in Ammonia and Urea projects. For other roles, experience in major EPCC contracts is essential.

You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation

Location

Messaid , Qatar

Minimum level of experience required

10 years or more

Required authorisations

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities

General information

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

Reference

Reference

Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services

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