Cost Estimator

Job Summary

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company committed to a sustainable future. As a Cost Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing robust, defensible, and data-driven cost estimates for solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.

About the Role

Join us in shaping the future of energy. This position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Conceptual, and Detailed estimates based upon project plans, technical specifications, Basis of Design, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) documents for solar, wind, battery storage projects
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Prepare and maintain Basis of Estimate (BOE) for each project
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, development, O&M and procurement teams to validate assumptions and optimize costs
• Create and maintain a cost benchmarking database
• Maintain compliance with Repsol published guidelines and common processes as it relates to estimating
• Develop & maintain in-house estimating tools, templates, procedures, and guidelines
• Support team with project stage-gate process and deliverables
• Maintain and utilize historical cost database and apply learnings for improved project performance
• Assess performance threats and opportunities against both internal and external benchmarks

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of Experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis in Energy industry (oil & gas or renewables)
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, finance, or business discipline
• Strong ability to interpret engineering specifications, Basis of Design, BOQ and contracts
• Technical knowledge of solar and/or wind energy systems, construction processes, and industry standards
• Familiarity of all project controls disciplines
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity