The Client is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor to support the development of a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. Operating as a key member of the Systems & Solutions team, the successful candidate will improve the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of capital cost estimating tools, analytical models, and reporting solutions. This role collaborates closely with Project Development, Project Controls, and cross-functional business partners to calibrate estimating tools, enhance cost intelligence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to empower informed executive decision-making.

Employment Details

- Location: Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB
- Work Model: Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office; Wednesday and Friday WFH)

Core Responsibilities

- Lead the development, maintenance, enhancement, and calibration of capital cost estimating tools supporting Gas Transmission Midstream, Liquids Pipelines, Renewable Energy, Gas Storage, and Core projects.
- Analyze historical project performance, estimate variances, market data, and project outcomes to identify opportunities for optimizing estimating methodologies and accuracy.
- Formulate methodologies to validate and calibrate estimating assumptions using internal project data, contractor pricing, and market intelligence.
- Direct major estimation tool recalibration initiatives upon identifying significant variances between estimate outputs and actual project results.
- Author and maintain process documentation, calibration procedures, user guides,



and corporate standards to promote operational consistency, governance, and effective knowledge transfer.
- Architect and maintain Power BI dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting solutions that deliver actionable cost intelligence to key stakeholders.
- Construct analytical models, cost curves, and specialized decision-support solutions.
- Liaise with Project Development, System Planning, System Design, and Project Controls teams to evaluate organizational needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for complex stakeholder requests pertaining to estimating tools, reporting, analytics, and cost intelligence.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of directly relevant experience in capital cost estimating, analytics, and tool calibration.
- Advanced understanding of capital cost estimating methodologies, estimate validation techniques, and system calibration practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI, data analytics platforms, cost estimating software, and corporate reporting solutions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Estimating Skilled (CEP) designation from AACE International, or an equivalent professional certification.

📌 Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor (Edmonton)
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