Cost Estimation Engineer M / F

Job Overview

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar for a Cost Estimation Engineer.

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.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary liaison 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.
• 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.

Change Management & Claims Support

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

Support Project Management in the assessment and documentation of claims and disputes.

Monthly Reporting

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

Profile

Ideally, you will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years’ work experience, with at least 3-5 years 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.

What We Offer

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.

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency).

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

SPIE Global Services Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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