[Hiring] Senior Technical Specialist - Cost Estimation @Shell

Role Description

The role of the Sr. Technical Specialist – Cost Estimation is referring to establishing, delivering, maintaining, and managing a standardized and consistent suite of Project Services, including Project Cost Estimating. This TAS (Technical Asset Services) Project Services Senior Technical Specialist role will be dedicated to support remotely (from Chennai/Kuala Lumpur/ Manila).

TAS teams support partners from:

• Downstream-Manufacturing/Chemicals
• Integrated Gas & New Energies
• Upstream and Downstream assets
• Other Shell corporate functions

TAS teams are located across 4 locations:

• Chennai
• Manila
• Cyberjaya
• Krakow

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering and/or certification as Project Services Manager/Lead or equivalent
• At least 10 years of work experience in Project Services in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals or equivalent industries
• Level 1 Estimation capability is preferred
• Experience of implementing changes and continuous improvement projects
• Able to demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and required skill sets for the role
• Solid hands-on experience in Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimating, Project Management, and other aspects of Project Services is a must
• Able to proactively manage stakeholder expectations and experience in working across different cultures
• Preferably strong skills in Excel and experience in estimation tools: ASPEN TECH, CCET etc.
• Certification in Project Management from PMI / IPMA

Requirements

• Support technical competency development of TAS-Project Services team
• Coach and mentor staff on technical topics like Cost Estimating, Industry best practices equipment, processes, digitalization and tools as well as on soft skills such as stakeholder engagement, communication skills and continuous improvement
• Acting as focal or function lead for project services - Cost Estimation and support TAS-PS frontliners for any support on their deliverables
• Strong experience in brownfield Projects during the various stages (From Concepts to Execution) of Projects
• Responsible for developing TAS-PS community and acting as a mentor / coach for all the frontlines
• Prepare cost estimates at various stages of project maturity (Concept to Execution)
• Develop estimates using approved methodologies, historical data, benchmarks, and cost models
• Extensive experience in Brownfield estimation, estimation methodologies, and industry benchmarking
• Ensure estimates are aligned with defined scope, execution strategy, and schedule
• Support estimate reviews, validations, and assurance activities
• Develop benchmarking packages at appropriate level to check estimate results from top down versus both internal and external comparable data
• Utilize Technical, Economical, Commercial, Organizational & Political (TECOP) profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency
• Incorporate project complexity factors into project estimates and assemble key input data such as project objectives, scope and execution plan
• Assess prospect scope and develop consistent estimates ranging from Type 0 to Type 4
• Closely working and support Project Leads in controlling the program portfolio and / or specific projects within the program
• Support reviews and assurance of cost estimates. Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms and established KPIs
• Run and Maintain Project/Portfolio dashboards including automation of reports and integrating with existing tools
• Ensure compliance with Shell’s policies and standards (Data privacy/protection, Code of Conduct, HSSE&SP, DEP, ORS, PMF, AMS processes & others)

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop skills in an environment that values honesty, integrity, and respect
• Progress as a person while working on the energy transition
• Continuous growth of transferable skills
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve balance in a values-led culture
• Diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Access to a wide range of training and development programmes