Estimation Engineer

Estimation Engineer - Ref. JOB-1598

SUMMARY :

Ready to take on exciting challenges in the Energy and major industrial projects sector?

We are looking for an Estimation Engineer to support our project teams during the proposal and execution phases of major EPC projects. The position is based in Paris.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :

You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling project quantities and costs in accordance with contractual requirements and internal procedures. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing engineering drawings, 3D models, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) issued by the various engineering disciplines.
• Monitoring and verifying quantities resulting from engineering studies against the reference quantities included in the original estimate ("sold" quantities), in order to ensure compliance with the project's contractual budget.
• Identifying, analyzing, and monitoring quantity overruns, working closely with the various engineering disciplines to determine their root causes.
• Assessing quantity deviations, distinguishing in particular between changes resulting from a Client Change Order and internal design or scope changes.
• Preparing and issuing monthly quantity and cost reports to provide Project Management with a clear overview of progress, deviations, and associated risks.
• Supporting the Subcontracting team in preparing Invitations to Bid (ITBs) for various construction and works packages, ensuring the reliability of reference quantities and the proper definition of scopes of work.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of supplier and subcontractor bids, taking into account various criteria such as total cost of ownership, delivery times, technical, commercial, contractual, and legal risks, as well as previous experience with bidders.
• Analyzing and verifying material quantities and valuations prepared by the Proposal teams during tendering phases.
• Conducting benchmarking analyses by comparing current estimates with historical data from similar projects in order to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of bids and strengthen risk management.

YOUR EXPERIENCE :

• Proven experience on EPC projects, ideally in an industrial or Energy environment.
• Good knowledge of the various engineering disciplines and their impact on project quantities, costs, and scope.
• Experience in analyzing engineering drawings, 3D models, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Strong skills in quantity variance analysis and budget monitoring.
• Experience in preparing project reports and analyzing historical data for benchmarking purposes.
• Good understanding of supplier and subcontractor tendering, evaluation, and selection processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Subcontracting teams.
• Ability to analyze the root causes of deviations and propose actions to secure project costs and scope.

YOUR PROFILE :

• You have proven experience working on EPC projects and a good understanding of the various engineering disciplines.
• You are able to analyze complex technical and quantitative data and draw relevant conclusions for project cost and budget monitoring.
• You have excellent communication skills and are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
• You are rigorous, analytical, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the various project teams.
• You are fluent in both French and English.

YOUR MOTIVATION :

You are not simply an excellent Estimation Engineer; you are committed to contributing to the economic and operational success of projects by securing quantities, costs, and budgets from the proposal phase throughout project execution.

You want to put your technical and analytical expertise to work on ambitious projects by identifying deviations, anticipating risks, and seeking the most relevant solutions to ensure project competitiveness and cost control.

ALDEBARAN GROUP :

ALDEBARAN Group operates in the Energy and infrastructure sectors, supporting its clients in France and internationally. The company assists clients committed to reducing their carbon and environmental impact in the years ahead, with the ambition of reaching net zero as soon as possible.

Likewise, we recruit the best engineers and managers to help our clients move in this direction as quickly as possible. Our approach is not limited to recruiting environmental specialists; we are looking for any talent who considers the transition to net zero an essential part of their professional activity.