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Project Cost Estimator

LyondellBasell Industries
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Project Estimator will be responsible for accurately estimating the cost to complete smaller capital projects or providing estimating assistance as required on larger capital projects while continuing to develop and refine their estimating knowledge. This role will be in the Global Projects division of LyondellBasell which is responsible for developing and constructing capital projects over $10 million.

US offices are located at the Houston Engineering Center, just 14 miles NE from downtown Houston, TX. This is a direct-hire position with a competitive base salary, annual bonus, 401K matching, generous benefits package, pension, employee discounts, and much, much more!

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ability to prepare estimates for smaller capital projects in accordance with AACE International recommended practices and LYB work practices.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
  • Identifies common metrics and correlations between the direct and construction accounts.
  • Developing knowledge of wage rates, crew compositions, burdens and benefits, productivities, and construction indirects.
  • Formulate and write estimate plans and basis of estimate.
  • Able to proactively identify problems and course correct before occurrence.
  • Recognizes how possible design solutions would impact other craft disciplines, the project team, or the broader organization.
  • Communicates concisely and with specific intent (e.g. adjusts presentation to the audience needs - understands when to be short and concise and when more detail is needed)
  • Ability to read and understand typical engineering drawings
  • Recast contractor estimates and perform estimate review and validation with supervision.
  • Assist with estimating competency improvements, updating estimating databases, and estimation tools.
  • Attend face-to-face meetings at contractor offices and regional site locations as required.
  • Conduct site visits to field verify project scope.

Min. Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, engineering, or construction management preferred. Greater work experience is required for non-degreed individuals.
  • 6-10 years of experience in capital projects, chemical, or petrochemical industry required with a degree.
  • Experience utilizing Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) to develop estimates.
  • English, additional language will be a plus.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of AACE International recommended practices related to estimating.
  • Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) Certification.
  • Experience with estimating large capital projects.
  • Ability to use the import / export function of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator to quickly move mass quantities of data into the estimate is a plus.
  • Experience in other project controls disciplines (cost, scheduling, or risk) on large capital projects is a plus.
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI.
  • Competencies

    Build Partnerships

    Deliver Results

    Drive Innovation

    Grow Capabilities

    Promote Inclusion

    Motivational / Cultural Fit

    Technical Skills

    We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

    Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

    LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

    LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .

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