Cost Estimator

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada SNC-Lavalin Full time

**Why join us?**

SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.

SNC-Lavalin is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

**How will you contribute to the team?**

Reporting to the Manager, Major Projects Cost Estimating, the Cost Estimator is responsible for executing cost estimating and analysis activities for new project bids and feasibility studies. The Cost Estimating team provides expertise in services that include estimating, cost engineering, economic/investment modelling and cost benefit analysis. The team defines, analyzes and verifies all input data, compiles data within standard cost models according to the work breakdown structure, and ensures that all estimating methods and practices conform to the established procedures and recommended practices.
- Prepare capital cost estimates for new project opportunities as identified in Request for Proposals (RFPs), change orders on existing projects, and feasibility studies, including estimation of engineering, equipment, construction, project management, and indirect project costs.
- Work with members of the proposal team, including leads from Marketing and Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Risk, and Commercial, to define and gather the technical inputs required for the preparation of detailed, full scope cost estimates.
- Review and assess RFPs, contract documents and client agreements to ensure estimates are aligned with the scope of work, work breakdown structure, and terms and conditions.
- Work with project teams to prepare feasibility study and budgetary cost estimates for full scope Engineering, Procurement and Construction scopes
- Conduct benchmarking comparisons of estimates against actual costs from historical projects, and use these comparisons to challenge estimate inputs
- Prepare contingency estimates, payment schedules, cash flow curves, REC forms, and populate client specific price forms and templates
- Facilitate estimate review and challenge sessions and present estimate details and basis as required to obtain formal approvals
- Prepare formal basis of estimate documents when and as required for internal and external clients
- Ensure the effective transition of cost model data from the proposal estimate stage to project budget set-up
- Ensure that all estimating deliverables meet timelines and accuracy requirements
- Special assignments, ad hoc reports and other related cost estimating duties as required

**What will you contribute?**
- University or college graduate in a technical or business field of study with at least 5 years of experience within a high technology or construction industry
- Professional designation (CCP/T through the AACEI, Quantity Surveyor, PMP) is an asset
- Experience in the use of third party estimating tools is an asset
- Working knowledge of cost estimating techniques and AACEI practices is beneficial
- Ability to prioritize and to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Effective problem solving and analytical skills with a results-oriented approach
- Ability to accommodate occasional travel when required to support the estimating scope of work
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong mathematical and analytical/problem solving capabilities are essential
- High level of proficiency in MS Office suite software, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel

**What we offer at SNC-Lavalin**:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
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- The masculine gender is used only to simplify the wording._

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about SNC-Lavalin’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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