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India Job Family Group Projects Worker Type Regular Posting Start Date October 14 2025 Business unit Projects and Technology Experience Level Early Careers What s the role As a Projects Portfolio Cost Estimator your role is to develop accurate cost estimates for capital and operational expenditures across all project phases You ll translate project scope into detailed estimates incorporating risk-based contingencies using deterministic and probabilistic methods Key tasks include scenario analysis benchmarking estimate reviews and alignment with planning teams You ll manage estimate documentation support data collection for future benchmarking and provide assurance on detailed estimates using actual costs and construction data The role also involves presenting insights maintaining estimate records and driving continuous improvement in cost estimation practices What you ll be doing The Projects Portfolio Cost Estimator scope involves the translation of Project scope into the estimate of capital and operational expenditure cost during the project phases Identify Assess Select Define and Execute The estimates completed by the cost estimator not only cover the costs associated with the engineering procurement construction implementation commissioning and start-up but also address the translation of the project risk profile into cost contingency via deterministic and probabilistic methods the potential effect of market movements over the project timescale and the complete suite of Owners Costs that Shell will experience Formulate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters Support project teams on scenario comparisons uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates reflecting analysis of project risks Support reviews and assurance of cost estimates Benchmark against historical performance industry norms and established KPIs Assess prospect scope and develop consistent estimates ranging from Type 0 to Type 4 Work with Planning Cost Engineers to ensure alignment between planning and cost deliverables Arrange Estimate Kick Offs and Estimate Review meetings with the stakeholders Develop Estimate Plan detailing how the estimate will be developed Develop Estimate Basis to document how estimate was developed Support process to collect actual cost performance condition and normalise data for future use develop metrics and benchmarking information Develop benchmarking packages at appropriate level to check estimate results from top down versus both internal and external comparable data Work with IPA forms and reports to understand comparison of Shell projects to industry datasets Utilise Technical Economical Commercial Organisational Political TECOP profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency Support development of deterministic cost model and probabilistic cost analysis Support project teams with presentations dashboards Update SharePoint with Estimates Benchmark data and relevant data for future reference Provide assurance and challenge as needed on detailed project cost estimates Type 4 Incorporate project actual costs to date and detailed MTOs from IFC Issue For Construction design packages matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours to establish remaining project costs Perform uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates reflecting analysis of project risks Utilize appropriate deterministic or probabilistic risk assessment tools to develop the appropriate cost contingencies What you bring Bachelor s degree in Engineering and or Certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience Minimum 5-10 years of experience in cost estimating positions in the Oil Gas industry operating refinery or petrochemicals plants preferred on small capital projects portfolios Fully versed with Cost Estimating Tools and Methodologies Well versed with ASPEN TECH estimating tool Experience in cost risk analysis preferably with both deterministic and probabilistic methods Experience in sourcing and using benchmark data Excellent analytical oral and written communication skills Team player and self-motivated Advance skill level in MS Excel Fully versed with MS Office suite of software Word Powerpoint and Outlook Preferred experience in following tools ASPEN TECH CCET Preferred experience in Electrical Projects or petrochemicals plant turnarounds What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet You ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one another You ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead Work at the forefront of technology trends and practices Collaborate with experienced 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