Capital Project Cost Estimator

Chemical Engineering

$110,000 - $130,000 + 15% bonus
Posted 04/29/2026
Remote: On-Site
Experience: 5 years or greater
Job ID: 23.26JM

Job Description

Our client is a global provider of storage and transportation in the chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries.  Due to growth, our client is adding headcount and hiring an engineer dedicated to cost estimating for capital projects, specifically projects related to infrastructure. This engineer may also work with the business development team to estimate project costs for potential new customers. This is a great time to join a growing team. This job can be seated in Houston, Freeport, TX; Plaquemine or NOLA.

The Capital Project Cost Estimator will:

  • Apply relevant industry standard practices to all stages of the project estimates, including AACE 97R-18
  • Manage transitions from Class 5 estimates through to Class 1 estimates
  • Work with Supply Chain to ensure there are no gaps in materials or labor
  • Ensure all safety precautions are implemented through every phase of the projects
  • Apply LOPA, LPP, and HAZOP standards to project requirements
  • Secure bids from outside vendors, and effectively create a vendor database
  • Utilize Risk Graph methods
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 + 15%

Benefits: M/D/V Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Tuition 

 

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Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • BS Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Or Civi Engineering
  • 5 -10 years of capital project management, either as a Project Engineer, Project Manager or Construction Manager, with a focus on infrastructure
  • Experience in chemicals, petrochemicals, or oil & gas (not civil construction)
  • Knowledge of AACE standards
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma is a nice plus, but not a must-have

 

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 + 15%

Benefits: M/D/V Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Tuition 

 

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 Send Resume to jmooberry@cps4jobs.com

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Jennifer Mooberry
Jennifer Mooberry
Jennifer Mooberry

Technical Recruiter

I am a Technical Recruiter in the Chemical Engineering division at CPS. I recruit and place chemical engineers nationally with our clients who are chemical manufacturers, food & beverage companies, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical companies. 

I thoroughly enjoy working with my client companies and my candidates, and making a connection that is mutually beneficial. I love what I do!

I have been with CPS since 2011 and I genuinely value the culture we share. We are big enough that we have depth in our markets and tenure, but we maintain our sense of family. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time my family. 

 

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