1. Peter Cramer
c/o 2A The Wend, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2AX, UK
Mob: + (971) 508 250 254
Tel: + (44) 208 660 5012
Email: petercramer01@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Lead Estimator/Senior Estimator with 25 years of experience demonstrated in the global onshore
& offshore oil & gas, chemical processing, mining & metallurgical sectors. Key areas of expertise
include: preparation & review of cost estimates (FEL, Conceptual, FEED & EPC) across all
engineering disciplines to required degree of accuracy (Class 1 to Class 5) for lump sum & cost-
reimbursable projects; cost control; project control; change trend/management; contingency
planning; contractor management; claims defence, commercial analysis; compliance; contractual
risks & earned value analysis. Capable of building and developing trusted relationships with key
project stakeholders (including clients, contractors, subcontractors and project teams) to secure
successful outcomes. Strong leadership skills; politically astute; capable of inspiring teams to
succeed and achieve best possible business outcomes. Currently seeking a career-enhancing
opportunity where skill set and experience can be used to make a valuable contribution.
Key Achievements
 Led delivery of Cold Eyes Review for cost estimate & construction schedule for proposed
project within Ras Laffan complex (Qatar) in 2013 on behalf of RasGas. Recommended
solution to shorten construction schedule & revise capital costs (downwards). Project
completed with revised schedule and with significantly lower costs.
 Reviewed & evaluated cost proposal prepared by Petronas FEED Consultant for build of
new refinery & downstream petrochem complex in Malaysia on behalf of the owner &
secured savings of $1.1b US. Identified allowances for bulk materials and high man hour
rates which could not be justified and were subsequently addressed by the owner.
 Reviewed & evaluated cost proposal & schedule prepared by consultant at RasGas &
QatarGas (Owner-Operators) for project to extend life of subsea wells. Identified risks with
“rounding up” of quantities & large contingencies for unknown scopes. Considerably
reduced cost estimate by removing unnecessary allowances (saving of $3b US).
 Received award from RasGas for Common Offplots Project (COP) in 2006 for reduction of
excessive claims for additional works (>$20m savings) and following in-depth analysis of
contracts. Award usually reserved for internal RasGas team.
Employment Experience
Lead Estimator, Kentz Overseas Ltd (SNCLavalin) Oct 2015 – Current
Exxon-Iraqi JV, Early Facilities in Iraq, based in UAE
 Provision of estimating services to Client as part of integrated management team
 Preparation of Class 3, 4 & 5 estimates using first principle methodology
 Assistance with data formats used in ITT bids
 Benchmarking of estimating data against in-house and other sources
 Prepared Estimating Procedure. Work to these guidelines for Compliance – validated by
audits
 Supervise staff. Liaise with discipline leads on scope definition, MTOs, progress.
 Estimate man-hours from 1st principles, developed composite man-hour rates,
productivity factors for all disciplines.
 Develop costs for all Direct and Indirect activities plus Overheads and allowances.
 Prepare Cost estimate Reports for management.
Lead Estimator, Rider Hunt International Feb 2015 – Apr 2015
Shell LNGC JV Project, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 Provided lead estimating services for independent verification of FEED estimates prepared
by FEED consultants (Chiyoda/Foster Wheeler/Saipem/Worley [CFSW]) for proposed
multibillion $ new 2 Train LNGC Plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada.
 Prepared Estimate Basis of Memorandum (estimating methodologies); estimated man-hour
allowances & rates, incl. productivity factors across disciplines and various locations.
 Estimated costs for major equipment based on client’s main equipment list, costs of bulks
based on BOM (bill of materials) and indirect costs for office & field staff at module

2. fabricators yards & on site in Canada. Developed metrics for benchmarking against in-
house norms & industry norms.
 Prepared project execution plan (PEP). Analysed risks for computation of contingencies.
Prepared presentations of estimate workflow and detailed functions for client in Canada
and for FEED contractor in Japan, ensuring compliance.
Senior Cost Estimator, AMEC Apr 2014 – Oct 2014
ZADCO UZ750 Project, UAE
 Evaluated FEED contractor estimates for capacity enhancement project (Offshore Islands)
including substantial involvement with ITT process and bid evaluations.
 Estimated equipment costs from in-house engineers’ equipment list. Estimated bulk
materials costs from bill of materials (BOM). Determined costs for direct & indirect labour
with focus on labour productivity at fabricator yards and for offshore installation activities
by specialist offshore contractors with consideration for standby allowances. Evaluated EPC
contractors’ claims for additional works as part of change management process.
Lead Estimator, Rider Hunt International Oct 2013 – Mar 2014
PETRONAS RAPID Project, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 Provided lead estimating services; worked as part of a team for the independent
verification of FEED estimates for proposed multibillion $ new build refinery &
petrochemical complex project in Malaysia. Prepared independent estimate for offsites &
utilities based on BOM and BOQ prepared by FEED Consultant.
 Prepared estimate basis & analysis of risks (scope/cost/schedule) for calculation of
contingency.
Senior Engineer (Cost Estimating), RasGas Ltd Apr 2012 – May 2013
Operator (Exxon Mobil), Qatar
 Evaluated, reviewed & conditioned contractor EPC estimates for offshore/onshore mega-
project. Prepared estimates for gate reviews & presentation documents for funding stages.
Conduced analysis/review of multiple contractors’ EPC cost proposals for direct & indirect
man-hours, materials & equipment costs, incl. owners’ costs with risk & contingency for
different types of projects (EPC/EPIC/EPCm).
 Compared contractors’ proposals against corporate benchmarks, metrics (equip, bulks &
man hour) norms. Developed benchmarks/metrics from recent offshore & onshore projects
for operator (RasGas). Estimated project costs using various approaches: first principles/
parametric estimating /factored.
 Evaluated EPC schedule Levels I & II for logic, applied schedule reserves as applicable.
Developed new unit rates for works not specified in original contracts (all disciplines).
PMC Lead Estimator/Cost Engineer, Fluor Mideast Ltd Dec 2011 – Feb 2012
Shah Gas Development, Occidental Petroleum, Korea
 Estimated & evaluated LSTK contractor cost proposals as part of change management
process. Prepared, reviewed and issued weekly & monthly construction progress reports,
man hour progress & cost reports (used for invoicing the client).
Estimating Manager, McConnell Dowell, Singapore May 2011 – Nov 2011
 Prepared, compiled & reviewed tenders to meet client requirements prior to approval by
senior management. Developed benchmarks for future estimates for competitive tendering.
 Managed effective use of available estimating resources to ensure compliance with
corporate and client work practices, norms and procedures.
 Identified, developed & continually updated cost norms, metrics & factors for the
estimating dept. Supervised 2 estimators and managed 6 others in tender preparation
matrix.
FLUOR, RasGas and QatarGas Jul 2006 – Apr 2011
Lead Estimator/Lead QS, QatarGas Jetty Boil Off Gas Project
Senior Estimator, QatarGas LNG Loading Facility (Exxon Mobil)
Senior Estimator, RasGas Common Offplots Project (COP)
 Managed & coordinated estimating activities across multiple projects (including evaluation
of change management proposals for cost & schedule, impact & risk); analysed contractors’
cost proposals; compared contractors’ proposals against industry benchmarks, metrics &
corporate man hour norms.
 Developed new unit rates for works not specified in original contracts (all disciplines).

3.  Supervised 8 Quantity Surveyors for verification of MTOs, BOMs, BOQs installed on major
contracts. Liaised with client, colleagues & subcontractors on scope changes, cost &
schedule changes. Challenged contractors’ proposals. Prepared estimating reports to
support evaluations of proposals; offered advice/suggestions incl. cost studies for
alternative solutions.
 Evaluated contractors’ claims for additional costs due to delays/extensions, assessed cost
proposals from various contractors for changes to scope, proposed alternative solutions.
Ensured compliance for safe working practices and procedures (using international
standards & client requirements).
 Interpreted contractual terms to confirm Method of Measurement used for payment.
Explained contractual terms with contractors' staff for clarity & agreement w.r.t. payment
 Effected considerable savings for client on reimbursable project.
Estimating Specialist/Lead Estimator, AMEC Jan 2006 – Jun 2006
(Seconded to Kuwait Oil Company)
 Led estimating team with development of budget proposals, AFEs & tender check
estimates. Conducted analysis of contractor claims incl. verification and resolution.
Secured alternative cost proposals.
 Liaised and coordinated activities of estimating with other cost engineering disciplines,
senior engineers and senior managers for timely completion of various estimates.
Supervising Estimator/Senior Estimator, BECHTEL Oct 2002 – Jan 2006
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Eastern Siberia & Qatar
 Delivered multiple global projects as required. Monitored, evaluated & reported trends
(scope deviations) during reimbursable & LSTK phases for JV Khursaniyah Gas Plant
Project, Saudi Arabia. Project value > $2b.
 Developed mechanical equipment & indirect cost estimates for FEED & EPC estimates with
overall TIC of $3.8b for Gasco OGDIII / AGDII FEED/Ruwais Projects in UAE.
 Produced mechanical equipment & indirects estimate for PIC Aromatics Project, Kuwait.
 Produced mechanical estimate, bulks, indirect costs, risk assessment for 20% FEED
estimate with overall TIC of >$8 b for Yukos Phase 1 & 2 (Eastern Siberia)
 Supported LSTK estimate for mechanical equipment for Dolphin Project Proposal, Qatar.
 Delivered multiple claims/estimate validations for projects incl. Hannibal Amines Unit &
CTRL (Channel Tunnel Rail Link) & Simian Sapphyr, Sakhalin Island.
Loss Adjuster, GAB Robins Chartered Loss Adjusters May 2000 – Sep 2002
 Responsible for estimating and validation of costs in construction and engineering
industries (chemical/power/electrical/rail/telecoms) in pre-loss and post-loss situations.
 Calculated replacement costs of damaged process equipment. Cost calculations to re-
instate process plant to former operational capability. Costs included Process Equipment
and associated Bulk Materials.
 Negotiated with contractors re scope of work, costs, responsibilities and scheduling.
Senior Estimator, BICC CABLES (UK) Jul 1998 – Apr 2000
 Produced cost proposals/tenders for worldwide HV power cable installations (incl.
Telecommunications) with associated civil, structural & mechanical works. Liaised with
contractors worldwide for resources, materials & plant requirements.
Earlier Career
Estimating Engineer (Contract), John Brown/Davy (KVAERNER UK) 1996 – 1998
Valuation Engineer, Thomas Howell Group (London) 1995 – 1996
Senior Cost Engineer, Sentrachem (South Africa) 1989 – 1995
Estimator/Cost Engineer Gencor (South Africa) 1982 – 1989
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree
Higher National Certificate – HNC
Diploma in Production Management
Professional Memberships
AACE Int’l (Assn for Advancement of Cost Engineering Int’l)

4. Association of Cost Engineers (MA CostE, UK)
Dutch Association of Cost Engineers (DACE)
Additional Information
Key IT Skills: MS Office: Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Aspentech ACCE, KBase &
CAPCost software
References are available on request