Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through **July 31st** **, 2025** at **11:59 p.m.** ( **CST** ). The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading early estimating processes for capital projects or portfolios of projects. This role may deliver cost estimating and budgeting, as well as risk consulting, validating contractors bif, and maintaining and updating cost/estimating database, on projects of varying complexity and size. **Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:** + Collaborate with opportunity shaping, execution, engineering, procurement. and project management teams to verify and refine estimated costs for materials, labor, and indirect expenses. + Integrate contingency planning, escalation factors, and risk analysis into cost estimates. + Provide accurate cost projections and alternatives scenario analysis to support startegic decision-making + Mentor and train team members on best practices in cost estimating and software tools. + Develop cost estimates, identifying variances, review and validate contractor's estimates and engineering studies. + Lead development of Project Cost Estimates and Basis of Estimate (BoE) in alignment with Chevron Project Management System (CPMS) standards and requirements, including but limited to, WBS, OBS, Project Schedules, Resource and Staffing Plan and integration with funding request documentation. + Lead development and maintenance of Estimate Plan for various early phases of the project, in alignment with CPMS standards and requirements. + Coordinate and support Cost Estimates Assurance Review engagements, ensuring deliverables are comprehensive, accurate and aligned with Cost Engineering standards and project needs. + Perform cost estimate coordination and oversight of contractor cost estimates, ensuring cost estimates are: - Consistent, comprehensive and accurate. + Participate in cost and schedule risk assessment engagements, ensuring contingency is properly determined and incorporated in cost estimate and budgets. + Proactively support development of cost model in advance of the risk assessment engagements to ensure consistency and alignment with CPMS standards. + Ensure Project Cost Estimates and Basis of Estimate (BoE) are revised with revision control, based upon cost assumptions and any cost estimate changes. + Participate in developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) as basis for project budgeting, cost control and forecasting. + Critically review and analyze productivity and resource estimates, identifying impacts on cost and schedule, challenging the contractor's estimates as needed. + Develop and implement procedures which tie estimates and budgets to appropriate project team members + Proactively support generation of quality cost estimating & budgeting reports and required documents for project Funding Appropriation and Business Planning. + Support Project Management of Change (MOC) processes and procedures. + Evaluate contingency to establish appropriate contingency drawdown strategy required to complete the project based on proper risk analysis. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or any other Engineering related degree + 5+ Years of experience in estimating and/or project controls experience in the Oil and Gas industry (onshore and offshore) + Aspen Capital Cost Estimator or QUE$TOR user + Plan and develop Estimates + Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. + Ability to work in a high collaborative environment, multitask, and operate with minimal supervision. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 10+ Years of experience with execution of large upstream and downstream projects. (onshore and offshore) + Expert Level Aspen Capital Cost Estimator or QUE$TOR user + Project Controls – Cost, Schedule, Planning and Risk capabilities + Risk Analysis – Facilitate risk reviews with project teams. Monte Carlo Tool or risk related software + Benchmarking capabilities + Provide training and peer reviews + Experience in updating/developing corporate estimating guidelines **Relocation Options:** _Relocation_ **_may be_** _considered within Chevron parameters._ **International Considerations:** _Expatriate assignments_ **_will not be_** _considered._ Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position U.S. Regulatory notice: Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com . Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com . Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.