Albemarle
Capital Estimating, Cost Control & Benchmarking Lead- Capital Portfolio Planning and Controls Group
Houston, Texas, United States of America · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ForecastingExcelSAPProcurementLeadershipConstruction Management
About the role
- Be an essential element to a brighter future.
- We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health.
- This role is hybrid and will require being in-office 3 days per week, and is located in Clear Lake, TX.
Responsibilities
- Own and apply standard estimating methodologies, tools, and accuracy expectations across global manufacturing sites.
- Support development and validation of conceptual through definitive estimates small to medium size projects
- Cost Control & Forecasting (Execution Support)
- Embed with active project teams as needed to support day‑to‑day cost control.
- Own SAP PS cost structure integrity: WBS setup, budget loading, transfers, supplements, and change tracking.
- Maintain visibility and control of budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, forecasts, and EACs.
- Review and validate contractor and vendor cost data for accuracy, completeness, and scope alignment.
- Support monthly cost reporting and cash flow forecasting.
- Partner closely with Construction, Procurement, Finance, and Project Controls to maintain cost discipline.
- Process Ownership & Capability Building
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of:
- experience with estimating software (e.g., ASPEN ACCE).
- Owner‑side project controls hands-on experience in estimating and cost control.
- Experience with IPA benchmarking and FEL assessments.
- Experience working with EPCM and contractor cost reporting.
- Required:
- Comfortable working independently and challenging assumptions with facts.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- 10-12 years owner‑side(preferred) or EPC experience in both capital estimating and project cost control.
- Hands‑on experience supporting chemical, petrochemical, mining, or industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work across the full project lifecycle (FEL0-Operate).
- Capital project estimating practices
- IPA Benchmarking
- Cost control, forecasting, and EAC development
- Change management and cost governance
Compensation
- Competitive compensation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
Company info
- Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
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