Professional jobs at Shell Projects & Technology (P&T) : Senior Cost Estimator

Place where posts are available	:	The positions are available across India
How to apply		Candidates required to submit their detailed resume only through online from online application mode
Responsibilities	:	To deliver and maintain standard, consistent and realistic cost estimates reflecting the assessed risk parameters for each project. Utilise cost methodologies and tools to produce cost estimates. Incorporate project complexity factors into project estimates and assemble key input data such as project objectives,scope and economic analysis. Formulate and validate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters. Perform uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks. Manage reviews and audits of cost estimates. Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms and established KPIs. Assess prospect scope and develop consistent, high level conceptual estimates (Type-0/1) for each concept under consideration. Experienced with development of capacity factored estimates and location factor adjustments. Assess prospect scope and main components to develop consistent "building block" estimates (Type-2) for each concept under consideration. Utilise Technical, Economical, Commercial, Organisational & Political (TECOP) profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency. Translate the identified project scope and engineering deliverables into the estimate of capital expenditure costs for design, procurement construction, installation, commissioning and start-up of the hardware elements (Type-3). Estimate composed of detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours. Identify areas of uncertainty and apply appropriate allowances. Development of detailed project cost estimate (Type-4). Incorporation of project actuals to date and detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours for to-go costs. Develop Estimate Basis to document how estimate was developed. Manage Estimating Data- Establish process to collect actual cost performance, condition and normalise data for future use,develop metrics and benchmarking information. Benchmarking of Estimates- 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 Cost Estimator will also develop expertise in probabilistic cost estimating and will be a subject matter resource within the global Project Management Services community for projects that are using that cost estimating method.
Requirements		Degree (e.g. B.Eng) preferably with engineering or chemistry or comparable technical background skills. Sound knowledge of Power Industry in India, awareness about Power sector market trends. Five to seven years experience in a technical (lubricants & applications) environment depending on job level, preferably in lubrication system of power Equipments like Heavy Fuel engines, Gas Engines, Steam and Gas Turbines and Wind Turbines. Hands on experience (service, O&M, commissioning and troubleshooting) on power generation equipments like heavy fuel or gas engines, turbines would be an added advantage. Work experience with Power OEMs would be beneficial. Excellent networking skills with in and cross function and adaptability to work in different culture and environment. Good English skill level. Experience in a customer facing role (CSO or front line sales) beneficial.
Company / organization profile	:	Shell Projects & Technology (P&T) business provides technical services, technology capability and helps facilitate major project delivery to both the Upstream and Downstream businesses of Royal Dutch Shell plc. The P&T office in Bangalore is the third Shell global centre for technology after Houston, USA and Amsterdam, The Netherlands - delivering advanced technical studies, projects and services for Shell around the world as well as supporting Shell activities in India. P&T provides access to cutting-edge Indian talent and resources to Shell worldwide through its research and development facilities in Bangalore. By the end of 2009, the Bangalore office has employed nearly 700 professionals and has plans to grow to 1000 in the near future. Shell Projects & Technology, Bangalore, is currently recruiting experienced professionals to join the exciting phase of expansion it has undertaken in India.