Senior Estimator at Airswift in Anchorage, Alaska

Posted in Other 4 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator/Project Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cost estimation, project engineering, and execution planning for large-scale upstream, midstream, and downstream projects. This role will play a key part in project planning, budgeting, and cost-effective execution, while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Estimating & Cost Control:
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for oil & gas projects, including pipelines, refineries, offshore/onshore facilities, and drilling operations.
  • Utilize industry-standard estimation tools and software (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar).
  • Perform risk analysis and contingency planning, ensuring budget accuracy.
  • Track, analyze, and control project costs, forecasting overruns and recommending solutions.
  • Collaborate with procurement and contracting teams to secure competitive vendor pricing.

2. Project Engineering & Execution:
  • Develop and manage engineering design scopes, specifications, and project deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ANSI, OSHA, and other industry standards.
  • Provide technical oversight for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Lead project scheduling, progress tracking, and milestone reporting.

3. Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Identify and mitigate engineering, environmental, and safety risks in alignment with company and federal regulations.
  • Ensure all project designs and cost estimates comply with Alaskan and federal environmental laws.
  • Support regulatory permitting and stakeholder engagement processes.

4. Stakeholder & Client Communication:
  • Present cost estimates, progress reports, and engineering solutions to senior management and clients.
  • Lead project meetings, vendor negotiations, and subcontractor evaluations.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, construction, and finance teams.

Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or related field) - Required
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification - Preferred
  • Certified Cost Estimator (AACE, ICEAA) or PE (Professional Engineer) license - Preferred

Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in oil & gas project estimating and engineering.
  • Strong background in FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), and cost estimation.
  • Experience with offshore/onshore drilling projects, pipelines, and facility construction in remote locations like Alaska.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and permitting processes in the U.S. (Alaska-specific knowledge is a plus).

Skills:
  • Expertise in estimating software (Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Cleopatra, Sage Estimating, or similar).
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and Microsoft Project.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM, and engineering design software.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.

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