Albemarle

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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