Lead Cost Estimator (Energy and Infrastructure, Asia)
Core
Lead major capital project cost estimation for oil & gas, mining, and infrastructure sectors across Asia.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Cost Estimator (CAPEX)
Builds
Class 2–4 cost estimates, BOE documents, final cost reports, and cost databases for CAPEX projects.
Domain
Energy (Oil & Gas, Clean Energy) + Mining + Infrastructure
Required skills
CAPEX cost estimation, AACE standards (Class 2-4), Bills of Quantities (BoQ) review, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost benchmarking, market pricing enquiries, location factors development, contractor cost assessment, risk identification, value engineering, data validation, mentorship
Preferred skills
Regional/international project experience, cost benchmarking expertise, familiarity with AspeTech ACCE/Winest/Cleopatra/CostX, professional certifications (AACE, MRICS)
Technologies
AspeTech ACCE, Winest, Cleopatra, CostX
Responsibilities
Develop and validate cost estimates for CAPEX projects; coordinate junior estimators; prepare BOE and final estimate reports; conduct market pricing enquiries; develop location factors and norms; review BoQs and technical documentation; lead contractor cost assessments; identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities; present estimates to clients and stakeholders; maintain cost databases and unit rate libraries.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities