Estimation Consultant - Capital Projects (2 Month Renewable Contract)

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Eram Talent, an ISO 9001:2015 certified division of Eram Group, delivers human resources, industrial projects, and maintenance services solutions across a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical, power, infrastructure, water, mining, healthcare, and IT. With deep industry coverage and a strong track record supporting complex project environments, the company helps clients execute critical initiatives with the specialist expertise they need. In this role, you will provide high-value estimating support for major capital projects, bringing rigorous cost validation and project insight to complex project decisions. This position is well suited to a senior estimating professional who can bring structure, judgment, and credibility to estimate development and assurance across major project phases and stakeholders. Responsibilities Prepare, review, and validate TIC estimates for Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, Project Proposal, and Execution phases. Develop and review estimate basis documents, assumptions, exclusions, contingencies, escalation strategies, and estimate methodologies. Evaluate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup cost components. Conduct independent estimate reviews and estimate challenge sessions. Validate contractor, EPC, and consultant estimates. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline from a recognized university. Minimum 25 years of progressive experience in capital project cost estimating. Minimum 15 years of direct experience supporting Saudi Aramco capital projects. Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing, validating, and assuring Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates for major and mega capital projects. Proven experience in upstream Oil & Gas projects. Extensive involvement in capital projects exceeding USD 500 million; experience on multi-billion-dollar capital programs preferred. Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE). Experience using proprietary estimating and benchmarking databases. Expertise in the AACE estimate classification system. Expertise in EPC project delivery models. Expertise in construction productivity analysis. Expertise in labor all-in rates development. Expertise in engineering and construction unit rate development. Expertise in cost trend analysis. Expertise in escalation and inflation modeling. Presently in Saudi Arabia on a transferrable Iqama.