Cost Estimator

**Company**
QatarEnergy is an integrated national oil corporation that stands at theforefront of efforts for the long term sustainable

development,utilization and monetization of oil and gas resources in the State ofQatar. In its efforts to become one of the

best national energycompanies in the world, QatarEnergy's activities and those of itssubsidiaries and joint ventures,

encompass the entire spectrum of theoil and gas value chain locally, regionally, and internationally. Theyinclude the

exploration, refining and production, marketing, and sale ofoil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas

liquids(NGL), gasto liquids (GTL) products, refined products, petrochemicals,fertilizers, steel and aluminum. As an

integrated corporation,QatarEnergy's activities also include marketing and sale of oil and gasand other various products.

QatarEnergy's operations and activities areconducted at various onshore locations, including Doha, Dukhan and

theMesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities; and at various offshoreareas, such as offshore oilfields production stations,

drillingplatforms, Halul oil export island, and the North Field, which is thelargest single non-associated gas reservoir in the

world covering anarea of 6,000 square kilometers. The utilization of this field’s massivereserves has become a primary
national goal to continue the developmentand prosperity of the country. QatarEnergy pays the utmost attention tothe health

and safety of its employees, contractors, visitors and thelocal communities where it operates. From drilling to

construction,operations to decommissioning, QatarEnergy's health, safety andenvironment policy forms an integral part of

the corporation’s dailybusiness and long term planning. QatarEnergy is committed to contributeto a better future by meeting
today’s economic needs, while safeguardingour environment and resources for generations to come. Thriving oninnovation
and excellence, QatarEnergy is bound to the highest levels ofsustainable human, socio-economic, and environmental

development inQatar and beyond.

**Department**
ENGINEERING & BUSINESS SERVICES

**Primary purpose of job**
Responsible for the total cost estimation for projects & outsourced Operation and Maintenance services ensuring

compliance with QatarEnergy procedures, established cost and pricing guidelines. The incumbent shall participate in

feasibility studies providing cost advices and carrying out value engineering and management exercises.

**Experience & Skills**:

- A major challenge for the position is being able to estimate detailed cost estimate accurately for the variety of works and
services generally outsourced by VI. In successfully doing so, the incumbent must acquire and maintain knowledge of each

type of works and services identify its due costs without outside influence such as previous Contract Price etc.
- The most essential skills required are cost data validation, bench marking and market condition analysis.
- Basic knowledge of risk analysis, its mitigation techniques and ascertaining contingency
- This position requires the highest level of confidentiality and has access to all Tenders and Priced Bids. The incumbent is

required to keep confidential information regarding Corporation Estimates and award of Contracts till necessary

Documentations are received.
- This position requires exceptional problem solving, organizational & time management skills with high level of attention to

details.
- Must have at least 8 years of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management experience. Experience in works and services

Contracts in Oil and Gas Environment is an added value.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong motivation, negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple, concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Well versed in Procurement and tendering, Commercial management of Construction, Design economics and cost

planning, Contract Practice, Quantification and Costing of Construction works, Construction technology and environmental
- services, Contract administration, Insurance, Risk management, Sustainability developments, conducting value

management and engineering exercises.
- Should have exposure to SAP Outsourcing Module, cost estimation software and costing models. Expert in MS Office
- Good negotiation and presentation skills.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- A high degree of literacy in the English language (written and spoken)
- Team player with a positive attitude who can also work independently, self-motivated and success driven, yet able and

willing to take direction.
**Education**:

- B.S.C. in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or equivalent from an internationally recognized university.- Membership in professional bodies such as RIGS, CIOB, ICE, AACEI etc. will be desirable.