Lead Cost Estimator

4 weeks ago

chennai, India THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Full time

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and this Role

As a Lead Cost Estimator, you will be responsible to prepare estimates for Capital Projects valued at or above $10MM. You will coordinate data inputs from various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate and competitive estimates. Additionally, you will engage with project steering teams to understand causes of and mitigate any deviations from established tolerances.

In addition, you are a team player that requires minimal supervision that will act as a technical resource for estimating. You will provide leadership and guidance to help others find solutions to complex problems. You will lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

This position is located in Houston, TX or Chennai, India.

Responsibilities

Serves as estimating subject matter expert.  Provides estimates to evaluate various conceptual alternates and support economic evaluations.  Utilizes historical data with appropriate installation factors, site specific factors and experience to produce cost estimates for project authorization and execution purposes.  Collects and correlates necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and in-direct reports such as engineering, taxes, etc.  Ensures accuracy of estimates by working closely with Project Team members to understand scope and details of project.  Evaluates project deviations in order to provide data to project steering team for proper decision making.  Keeps abreast of global economic trends and execution methods that affect project capital costs.  Provides supporting data for project measurements, external benchmarking and project closure.  Utilizes project estimated scope of work and aligns costs with schedule.  Contributes to improvement of Cost Estimating Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.  Supports the implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET).  Provides coaching to developing estimators. Analyzes and identifies internal/external business challenges. Uses sophisticated analytical thought and judgement to identify innovative solutions. Recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Communicates difficult concepts to others and persuades others to adopt a different point of view. May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Works primarily independently without guidance Demonstrates expert accountabilities for all PjC Disciplines. Deep understanding of key business drivers required. Must contribute actively to project scope & strategy. Deep understanding of work process.  May work on mega programs in key leadership roles. Demonstrated improvement of the discipline and overall PjC / CE team. Performance impacts business direction through the development of new products or services.

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking plus at least 10 years of relevant experience OR (in lieu of a degree/military experience) 20 years of relevant experience in project controls estimating. Prior experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas or Energy industry. Proficient using Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) estimating tool. Experience in all phases of estimating from FEL through detailed for project authorization/funding. Must have the ability to work legally in the country for which you are applying. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills

15+ years of relevant experience Quantity surveying and field experience Advanced strategic and innovative thinking Champion and cheerleader for the other team members. Positive “can do” attitude – be the leader that others want to be. Teamwork Leadership Project Management Data analytics Problem Solving Interpersonal communication Influence & Persuasion

Additional Notes

This position is located in Houston, TX or Chennai, India. This position does not offer relocation assistance. This role is primarily onsite but will align to Dow's Design Your Day flexible workplace model.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.  Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.  Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.  Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.  Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.  Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

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