Senior Cost Estimator (with ambition to become the manager of the team)

An interesting opportunity for a Sr Cost Estimator who has the ambition to grow towards line-management
Vacature / opdracht referentie: 6599

Olie & Gas, chemicals and storage
Amsterdam area
Deta-Vast

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Organisatie

Our client is a leading specialist in the offshore energy sector. The company designs, develops, leases, and operates floating production, storage, and off-loading units (FPSOs), as well as advanced mooring and transfer systems such as single-point mooring (SPM) installations. With extensive expertise across engineering, project execution, and operations, our client delivers complete lifecycle solutions that support major energy projects worldwide.

Wat ga je doen?

As a Senior Cost Estimator, you’ll be at the heart of our client’s tendering process, transforming data into actionable insights and building cost estimates that help our client win projects. 

  • Lead the development of CAPEX cost estimates for diverse projects in a Team effort, using data from our client’s knowledge base, quotes from suppliers, and cross-functional input.
  • Create estimating plans and basis of estimate documents that set the foundation for successful proposals.
  • Collaborate with Contracts & Procurement to obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor pricing.
  • Develop proposal schedules, contribute to cost risk analyses, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
  • Integrate OPEX estimates from the Operations Support Group to ensure full lifecycle cost coverage.
  • Play a strategic role in tender boards and proposal strategy meetings, advising on cost insights and estimate accuracy.
  • Continuously improve our client’s estimation tools, identify cost correlations, and update their knowledge base with real-world feedback.
  • Innovate their working methods through parametric analysis, benchmarking, and process improvements.

In this position, it is the intention you’ll grow towards manager of the cost estimating team (2-3 yrs). 

Functie-eisen

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Business Administration or other relevant education
  • A strong technical background developed in the oil and gas and/or shipping industry
  • Over 5 years of relevant cost estimating experience in the offshore/oil & gas industry
  • Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proven leadership experience and skills (experience with leading a cost estimating team or project is preferred)
  • Solid communication skills in English, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of Cleopatra Enterprise and other cost estimating software
  • Computer literacy for document processing, spreadsheets, and database management. 
  • Applicants must hold a valid Netherlands work permit or EU passport. 

Aanbod

Selectum has been bringing clients and technicians together for 20 years, for both temporary and permanent contracts. We have a wide range of experience in guiding highly skilled technical professionals coming from abroad to start working in the Netherlands. We will assist you through all kinds of issues such as legislation, permit requirements and housing. Our motto is “Making it work together!”. This is the basis for a long-term cooperation and we are happy to support you and your career. We offer you a competitive salary within the sector and in addition, we pay out an annual profit share and we never forget your birthday!

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