Lead Estimator

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Estimator to join its North American Projects Estimating team, based in Canada. This opportunity is remote. 

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 The Role

Wood is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Estimator to come join its North American Projects Estimating team. This role will be responsible and accountable for the development of project estimates and ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards. Act as focal point for all aspects of estimating support to the project/contract team and client, managing the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the estimates. Estimating experience in Heavy Industrial Environment is a must, be it in Mining, Specialty Chemicals, Oil & Gas, BioProducts, Forest Industries.

Our Clients and Projects 

 Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Projects business is a leading player in key market sectors including traditional mining, refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, bioproducts, advanced materials, hydrogen production and CCUS. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are market-leading integrators of refinery and petrochemicals facilities, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across North America.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering remote/hybrid working. With offices in key cities across Canada, such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Oakville.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is $140,000 CAD to $170,000 CAD.Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities:

• Ensure estimates are prepared in compliance with Wood processes, procedures, and guidelines
• Promote the use of standard estimating systems, procedures, and work methods
• Developing project specific estimate plans, schedules, and basis within the project team
• Supervising and managing a team in the development of conceptual, factored, semi-detailed, and detailed cost estimates
• Mentoring and coaching members of the estimating team to ensure their ongoing development
• Reviewing and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Performing detailed quantitative, cost, and productivity analysis
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labor, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate
• Plan, schedule, and lead the estimate review and presentation process
• Presentation of the estimate to Wood and Client management
• Maintenance and support of historical estimating databases, escalation indices, and productivity data

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. 

 Expected: 

• 10 or more years of progressive heavy industry experience
• At least five (5) years in estimating positions for heavy industrial projects is a must
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques

Excellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning, Risk Analysis & Management

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates