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Capital Cost Estimating Advisor

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Chevron
Houston, Texas, United States of AmericaFull timePosted 17 days ago (Jul 27, 2026)

About the role

Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position

Capital Cost Estimating Advisor

through

7/31/2026

at

11:59 p.m.

(CST).

Capital Cost Estimating Advisor

is responsible for leading Class 3 through Class 5 estimating processes for capital projects and portfolios of varying complexity and size. This role provides cost estimating and budgeting support, risk consulting, contractor estimate validation, industrial benchmarking, AI development support, and maintenance of cost and estimating databases in alignment with Chevron Project Management System (CPMS) standards and requirements.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to

Lead the development of project cost estimates

in alignment with CPMS standards, including WBS, OBS, project schedules, resource and staffing plans, and funding request documentation. •

Lead the development and maintenance of Estimate Plans and Basis of Estimate documents

for early project phases, ensuring alignment with CPMS standards and requirements. •

Develop cost estimates and identify variances;

review and validate contractor estimates and engineering studies, challenge productivity and resource assumptions as needed, and assess cost and schedule impacts. •

Integrate contingency planning, escalation, and risk analysis

into cost estimates, and evaluate contingency to support appropriate drawdown strategies based on risk analysis. •

Lead cost and schedule risk assessment engagements

to ensure contingency is appropriately determined and incorporated into cost estimates and budgets based on identified risks and opportunities. •

Coordinate and support Cost Estimate Assurance Review engagements with project teams and Engineering partners

to ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and aligned with Cost Engineering standards and project needs. •

Apply and utilize AI-enabled tools and data analytics

to support cost estimate development, automated benchmarking, variance analysis, and validation against historical project data, market intelligence, and recognized industry standards, such as IPA, SAP Global, CEC, and other practices. •

Provide accurate cost projections and scenario analyses

to support strategic decision-making. •

Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)

to establish the basis for project budgeting, cost control, and forecasting. •

Maintain project cost estimates and Basis of Estimate documents with proper revision control

when estimate changes or cost assumption updates occur. •

Develop and implement procedures

to align estimates and budgets with appropriate project team members and stakeholders. •

Support the preparation of high-quality cost estimating and budgeting reports

and required documentation for funding appropriation and business planning. •

Mentor and train team members

on cost estimating best practices and software tools.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or Construction Science preferred. •

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in cost estimating or cost engineering with Oil and Gas background. •

Estimating Software and Tools

Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), QUE$TOR, InEight, Hard Dollar, Monte Carlo risk analysis, and @RISK.

Relocation Options

Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron 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.

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