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Estimating & Benchmarking Manager

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace. Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

Air Liquide is hiring for a Estimating & Benchmarking Manager in Houston, TX.

Develops accurate conceptual as well as cost & quantity based detailed capital estimates in the context of TCO. Ensures that Group policies and procedures are used appropriately whether the work is internally driven (OTF) or externally driven (TPS).

Tasks

Develop and approve estimating plan and time to develop the estimates.

Review & approve revisions of Basis of Estimate.

Ideally, you stay informed on the use and development of E&C estimating techniques, tools and formats.

Optimize estimating methods and tools and update procedures and training material for the benefit of the team.

Recommend necessary modifications in estimating strategies as needed.

Serve as a central connector in the development of capital estimates (ISBL/BOP/OSBL/Owner's Cost) and develop networking accordingly with the AL business lines/operations (Airgas, ALLIUS, H2E US, EL US, GM&T,...).

Validate estimates input and output deliverables, as well as final capital estimates.

Guide and facilitate scope clarifications with regards to estimating with both internal and external partners.

Actively collaborate on competitiveness reviews, such as risk and quality analysis, ensuring they are performed in a timely manner in support of management reviews.

Enthusiastically gather market information to stay current.

Analyze win/loss data to foster continuous improvement.

Are You a Match?

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry or equivalent in Engineering field required

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-visa sponsorship.

Basic knowledge of Air Liquide's technology portfolio, plant engineering, processes and tools;

Estimating of industrial projects, inclusive of risk processes (PRI, PRA, E&C Risk Analysis)

Strong analytical skills

Market interest and analysis; Ability to understand the AL business objectives.

Strong communication skills;

Able to apply rigorously estimating standards & procedures, keep excellent traceability of the work performed.

Proactive, team player, able to quickly build respect with internal clients and other stakeholders;

Able to work under significant pressure and to adapt to changing environment

5 to 10 years experience in an estimating function with focus on construction activities

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Excellent problem solving skills. Will be called upon to take independent decisions.

Interfacing with Marketing, External customers, Alliance Partners.

Strong organizational skills

Good understanding of various vendor equipment used in industrial gas plants

Short term travel locally or internationally is required depending on the assigned work tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Notion of French, German language is an asset

Previous interactions with other AL Groups entities, worldwide is an asset