Senior Estimator
7 days ago
Calgary AB, Calgary Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada
NES Fircroft
Full-time
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The Role Lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of project cost estimates for a major capital project portfolio. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide cost intelligence, benchmarking, risk analysis, and estimate validation to support investment decisions and successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and validation of capital cost estimates across the project lifecycle Prepare and review conceptual, screening, and detailed cost estimates for major projects Develop estimating strategies, methodologies, assumptions, and estimate basis documents Perform cost benchmarking, market analysis, and estimate assurance reviews Lead risk assessments, contingency development, and cost optimization initiatives Review contractor and vendor estimates, quotations, and bid submissions Support business cases, AFEs, capital approvals, and stage-gate reviews Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams Provide estimate updates, forecasting support, and presentations to senior leadership Drive estimating standards, continuous improvement, and best practices across the organization Key Requirements 10+ years of project estimating experience 5+ years leading estimates for major capital projects Experience supporting projects from early development through execution Background in energy, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, or petrochemical projects Strong expertise in cost estimating, benchmarking, estimate validation, and risk analysis Experience developing Class VI to Class III estimates AACE CCP or CEP certification considered an asset #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and validation of capital cost estimates across the project lifecycle Prepare and review conceptual, screening, and detailed cost estimates for major projects Develop estimating strategies, methodologies, assumptions, and estimate basis documents Perform cost benchmarking, market analysis, and estimate assurance reviews Lead risk assessments, contingency development, and cost optimization initiatives Review contractor and vendor estimates, quotations, and bid submissions Support business cases, AFEs, capital approvals, and stage-gate reviews Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams Provide estimate updates, forecasting support, and presentations to senior leadership Drive estimating standards, continuous improvement, and best practices across the organization Key Requirements 10+ years of project estimating experience 5+ years leading estimates for major capital projects Experience supporting projects from early development through execution Background in energy, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, or petrochemical projects Strong expertise in cost estimating, benchmarking, estimate validation, and risk analysis Experience developing Class VI to Class III estimates AACE CCP or CEP certification considered an asset #J-18808-Ljbffr