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Sr. Technical Specialist – Cost Estimation

Shell Chennai Remote senior full-time

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Description

The Sr. Technical Specialist – Cost Estimation role involves establishing, delivering, maintaining, and managing a standardized and consistent suite of Project Services, including Project Cost Estimating. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coach and mentor staff, and act as a focal point for project services - Cost Estimation.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop estimate basis and plan detailing how the estimate will be developed
  • Prepare cost estimates at various stages of project maturity (Concept to Execution)
  • Develop estimates using approved methodologies, historical data, benchmarks, and cost models
  • Support estimate reviews, validations, and assurance activities
  • Collaborate with project teams to collect actual cost performance data and develop metrics and benchmarking information
  • Update and maintain Project/Portfolio dashboards, including automation of reports and integrating with existing tools

Requirements:

  • University degree in Engineering and/or certification as Project Services Manager/Lead or equivalent
  • At least 10 years of work experience in Project Services in Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals or equivalent industries
  • Solid hands-on experience in Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimating, Project Management, and other aspects of Project Services
  • Certification in Project Management from PMI/IPMA

Benefits:

  • Progress as a person while working on the energy transition
  • Continuously grow transferable skills
  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues
  • Achieve balance in a values-led culture

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • ASPEN TECH
  • CCET
  • Excel
  • Estimation tools

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