Head of Cost Estimating

Looking for AACE Certified Candidates. Specifically Cost Estimators.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing,Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply ChainManagement, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics orStatistics

Knowledge and/or Experience

10 years’ experience in business related function or discipline,including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 2 years’experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight ofcontractor/subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.
Technical and Business Skills
• Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or service companies involved in the oil and gasindustry.
• Strong knowledge in project business related function/discipline suchas planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, claim management,risk management, change management, procurement, pre- and postaward contract management, actionable and informative reporting,support services, lessons learned, etc.
• Experience managing business functions/discipline.
• Extensive knowledge in international standards, best practices andmethodologies as it relates to business disciplines.
• SME level competence in cost estimating discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant business processes/procedures.
• Experience with risk assessment approach in decision making.
• Strong knowledge of relevant software and computer skills, e.g.,dashboards, data analytics, SAP, etc.
• Experience working in large scale operating organizations inOperations, Projects, Subsurface, etc..


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.