Presently reside in Alaska or have worked in Alaska before – upstream O&G.
 
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or related field) required.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
Certified Cost Estimator (AACE, ICEAA) or PE (Professional Engineer) license is preferred.
 
Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in oil & gas project estimating and engineering.
• Strong background in FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), and cost estimation.
• Experience with offshore/onshore drilling projects, pipelines, and facility construction in remote locations like Alaska.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and permitting processes in Alaska/ U.S.

 
Technical Skills:

• Expertise in estimating software (Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Cleopatra, Sage Estimating, or similar).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM, and engineering design software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.

 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

1. Estimating & Cost Control:

• Develop detailed cost estimates for oil & gas projects, including pipelines, refineries, offshore/onshore facilities, and drilling operations.
• Utilize industry-standard estimation tools and software (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar).
• Perform risk analysis and contingency planning, ensuring budget accuracy.
• Track, analyze, and control project costs, forecasting cost overruns and recommending solutions.
• Collaborate with procurement and contracting teams to ensure competitive vendor pricing.

 

1. Project Engineering & Execution:

• Develop and manage engineering design scopes, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ANSI, OSHA, and other industry standards.
• Provide technical oversight for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead project scheduling, progress tracking, and milestone reporting.

 

1. Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate engineering, environmental, and safety risks in alignment with company and federal regulations.
• Ensure all project designs and cost estimates comply with Alaskan and federal environmental laws.
• Support regulatory permitting and stakeholder engagement processes.

 

1. Stakeholder & Client Communication:

• Present cost estimates, progress reports, and engineering solutions to senior management and clients.
• Lead project meetings, vendor negotiations, and subcontractor evaluations.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, construction, and finance teams.

Senior Estimator / Project Engineer €“ Upstream Oil & Gas – Alaska position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by MECS Africa. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-09 at 13:27:24 in the Engineering category

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