Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

Job Title:

Cost Estimator Scope

• VIIO ✓
• FPT
• PLQ
• SCO

Sr Project Manager

16

Growth Projects

Projects

February 2026

Houston, TX

Vopak is an independent infrastructure provider with an unrivaled network of 78 terminals in 23 countries and 25+ joint venture partners. We have a diversified portfolio which is a critical enabler for product flows today and in the future. We serve energy and manufacturing markets offering significant growth opportunities to our 1,000+ customers, including new products and services. We take pride in improving access to cleaner energy and feed stocks for a growing world population, ensuring safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases.

We are developing new infrastructure solutions to actively contribute to the introduction of future vital products, focusing on zero- and low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, CO2 infrastructure, flow batteries and sustainable feed stocks.

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Insurance
  • Universal Life

The Cost Estimator is the technical-financial architect for VIIO’s growth projects. You will align the Vopak Project Management (VPM) standard with the applicable AACE Recommended Practices to project cost estimates.

• As a part of the growth project team, cover the functional area of estimating while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to assure all requirements and specifications are captured at each stage
• Apply AACE 97R-18 and other relevant industry practices to manage the transition of estimates
• Lead the team in analyzing data to ensure zero gaps in project costs
• Support the Tender Boards (TB1, 2, &
  3)
• Use risk graph methods and AACE-aligned risk drivers to determine financial contingency while balancing safety layer costs against the likelihood of a hazardous event

• Use Safety Life Cycle Quantifications to translate mandatory safety requirements into accurate costs
• Maintain familiarity with codes and standards for both mechanical tank infrastructure and complex process safety systems
• Ensure all technical estimates align with industry-specific codes and Vopak Global Standards
• Participate in 3D-model, HAZOP, and maintainability reviews (FMECA) to ensure "safe and efficient maintainability" is priced into the project

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil)
• 5-10 years of experience in industrial estimating, construction management, or project management; focusing on tank terminals
• Experience with Brownfield and/or Greenfield tank terminals and/or petrochemical infrastructure
• Project experience including Growth & Sustaining Capex projects, Debottlenecking, Turnaround (TAR) projects, and In-Situ upgrades
• Expert of AACE International Recommended Practices, including 97R-18 and 105-90
• Proficient in translating LOPA and SIS architecture into cost models
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google, modeling tools
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card
• Excellent communication including fluent in English
• High safety awareness

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100°+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0° in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous.

The employee may work in elevated environments.…