Hybrid Cost Estimation Engineer

at Orizon Valorização de Resíduos

• Job title: Cost Estimation Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP, VBA
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sao Paulo, Brazil

About the role

• Engenheiro de Orçamentos managing cost budgets and technical proposals for large projects in biogas and energy sectors at Orizon VR.

Responsibilities

• Technical Feasibility Analysis: Investigate environmental characteristics and technology, assessing needs, resource availability and technical factors to determine budgets for project feasibility studies.
• Budget Preparation: Analyze scopes of supply, technical designs, civil works, earthworks, technical documentation, technology, interfaces and tariff/geographic parameters, structuring detailed budgeting spreadsheets.
• Development of Commercial Proposals: Prepare budget reports with technical descriptions, specifications and techno-commercial feasibility, ensuring accuracy in the harmonization of commercial proposals.
• Cost Calculation: Develop cost spreadsheets considering the Biogas and Biomethane process, timelines, production capacity, operational constraints and resource availability.
• Complete Budget Composition: Structure detailed project budgets, consolidating information on equipment, materials, services, taxes and other financial and operational factors.
• Definition of Financial Models: Prepare cost projections considering the technology employed, business model, contract duration, tariffing, taxation and contribution margins.
• Interaction with Internal Departments: Work in synergy with Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Finance to align budgets and processes, supporting integration between planning and contract execution.
• Interface with Designers and Engineering: Collaborate in the preparation of technical descriptions, operating manuals and treatment processes, ensuring technical and commercial alignment.
• Contract Monitoring: Keep Project Managers and Executive Management informed about budgeting processes and contractual costs, providing data on scope, financial impacts and performance projections.
• Technical Visits and Supplier Relations: Conduct visits to clients and partners to exchange technical information and contribute to the development and qualification of strategic suppliers.
• Cost Database Management: Monitor and update prices of equipment, materials and systems, ensuring reliability in estimates.
• Market and Competitor Monitoring: Report market trends, competitor strategies and product receptivity, supporting commercial and strategic decisions.
• Compliance with Standards and Procedures: Operate in compliance with internal policies and the Integrated Management System (IMS) regulations, promoting safety, environment and social responsibility.
• Technical Updating and Innovation: Keep up with new technologies and best practices, contributing insights and improvements to budgeting processes.

Requirements

• **__Academic Background__**
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering or other engineering fields compatible with the role.
• Postgraduate degree or MBA in Project Management, Engineering Economics, Corporate Finance, Energy Management or related areas (desirable).
• **__Technical Competencies__**
• Proven experience in preparing budgets for large-scale industrial projects, preferably in the biogas, biomethane, oil & gas, renewable energy or industrial infrastructure sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of CapEx and OpEx for industrial plants, including cost estimating methodologies, financial feasibility analysis and project economic modeling.
• Mastery in cost composition for industrial plants, with focus on oil & gas processes, biogas and biomethane generation, including civil works, earthworks, electromechanical assembly, piping, instrumentation, automation, logistics and commissioning.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations, including ABNT, ANP, IBAMA, environmental and occupational safety standards (NRs), building codes and regulator guidelines.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing technical-commercial proposals, interpreting tenders and contracts, identifying risks and assessing technical and financial feasibility.
• Ability to perform comparative cost analyses and engineering alternatives, evaluating economic impact and project efficiency.
• Knowledge in supplier management and procurement processes, including proposal analysis and strategic negotiations.
• **__Tools and Software__**
• Advanced Excel, including VBA for spreadsheet automation, cost modeling and scenario simulation.
• MS Project for planning and control of physical-financial schedules.
• Budgeting and cost software such as TOTVS RM, SAP (MM and PS modules), Sienge, SINAPI, TCPO or similar (desirable).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools (such as Navisworks, Revit or SolidWorks) for project interpretation (desirable).
• Power BI or other Business Intelligence tools for financial and performance data analysis.
• **__Minimum Experience__**
• 3 to 5 years of experience in cost engineering, cost planning or related roles in industrial projects.
• Experience in the biogas, biomethane, oil & gas, renewable energy, infrastructure or process industries is a plus.
• Experience with financial modeling for strategic decision-making in capital-intensive projects.
• **__Languages__**
• Advanced English (desirable), for communication with international suppliers and review of global technical documentation.
• **__Desired Certifications and Courses__**
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or project management certifications (PMI, IPMA, Prince2).
• Certification in Industrial Costing and Engineering Economics.
• Training in Risk Analysis and Financial Feasibility of Projects.

Benefits

• 🏥 Medical Insurance
• 😁 Dental Insurance
• 🏋️ Gym Allowance
• 💊 Pharmacy Allowance
• 🎄 Holiday/Christmas Basket
• 🛡️ Life Insurance
• 🍽️ Meal or Food Voucher
• 🚌 Transportation Allowance