Project Cost Estimator

DESCRIPTION:

Role overview

This opening is for a Project Cost Estimator in Vadodara, supporting a functional estimating role on a full-time office/project basis. The position involves building, reviewing, and presenting full CAPEX estimates along with discipline-level supporting estimates. The role also requires leading a team of discipline estimators and handling major, complex CAPEX EPC/EPCM estimates across industries such as oil and gas, LNG, chemicals, semiconductors, manufacturing, datacentres, combined cycle, carbon capture, mining, nuclear, motorways, and large infrastructure including airports and water storage.

The successful candidate will contribute across all estimate classes, from conceptual through execution, and will also be expected to analyze material and labor costs, maintain historical cost data, improve estimating procedures, and support reporting and reviews. Mentoring junior estimators is part of the role.

Work setup

Requisition ID: 295342

Relocation support is not available.

Telework arrangement: full-time office/project.

Primary work location: Vadodara.

Key responsibilities

The role calls for preparing CAPEX estimates that include direct, indirect, and burdened costs across the full estimating lifecycle. It also involves quantity takeoffs, data reconciliation, estimate basis documentation, review presentations, market-aligned pricing checks, and management of estimate changes and contingencies.

Experience and technical background

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and bring 18+ years of industry experience, including 12+ years at job sites with direct exposure to cost estimating. Experience with parametric estimating techniques, indirect construction cost practices, and industry estimating software is expected. Familiarity with stickbuilt versus modular execution, as well as greenfield and brownfield scopes, is also required.

Skills and tools

Strong working knowledge of AI tools, Microsoft Copilot, and Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is essential. The role also requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work with project teams, and confidence in using metrics to validate estimates.

Rewards and workplace

The organization highlights a broad benefits package designed to support employee growth, well-being, and time to recharge. It also emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace where people from many backgrounds are treated equitably and supported in their goals.

Equal opportunity notice

This employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status where permitted by law, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Candidates needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact the employer using the provided accommodation email address.