Principal Estimating Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.
This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities:

The Principal Estimation Engineer will be responsible for Preparation, review, and submission of accurate estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with services. This ensures accurate budgeting and planning can take place, supports the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure the project can be delivered profitably.
Responsible for the development of project estimates and ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards.
Supports more senior members of the estimating team in the management and development of the estimating team, the management of the contract or project estimating norms and the preparation and filing of project estimate documentation. May act as the focal point for several project scopes. 
Responsible for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Estimating team. 
This role may be standalone or act as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project/contract organisation

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:

Onshore Oil and Gas 
Offshore Oil and Gas

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas  and emerging energy sectors 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death 
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years’ service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

• Develop and issue the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for approval
• Develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of
• Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents
• Facilitate and participate in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates and ultimately obtaining estimate approval as required
• Review and deliver estimates to Wood management and the client for approval
• Review and issue updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labour, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate
• Ensure the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner. Review and issue change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications
• May Review and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
  Participate and lead Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews
• Play an active role in the mentoring and career development of Estimating personnel
• Ensure alignment with Wood processes, procedures, and guidelines
• Promote the use of standard estimating systems, procedures, and work methods
• Coordinate the estimate plan and development with the project team
• Responsible for the overall development of the total project estimate
• Prepare the total Project Estimate Basis
• Arrange and conduct department, discipline, and project estimate review
• Presentation of the estimate to Wood and Client management

• Review and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications 

  
  

  Accountable for ensuring:
   

  
  
• that prepared estimates meet Wood policy, processes, and standards.
  the timeliness of estimates considering restrictions imposed by resource limitations and documentation provided by stakeholders.
• that the Basis of Estimate is documented.
• a record of approved estimates is maintained.
• Current contract rates are reflected in estimates.
• Current materials and fabrication prices are maintained to reflect the latest market conditions
• Contingency risk analysis is carried out as specified in Wood policy, processes, and standards performance of projects is reviewed in terms of actual hours and quantities versus estimated hours and quantities with recommended changes to norms as required.
• Scope and design development charge orders are correctly identified.
  Change orders are tracked with correct submission and approval dates recorded.
   

Qualifications:

• University degree in engineering discipline 
• Experience within energy and power projects
• Experience of Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC project estimating (onshore and offshore) 
• Experience in presentations to clients
• Knowledge of all estimating techniques (top-down and bottom-up)
• Experience in preparing CAPEX, OPEX, ABEX is essential.
• Brownfield estimating experience is essential.
• Have a good written English skill to be able to write estimate basis, development plans, minutes of meeting etc.