Phoenix Industrial Group is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function supporting heavy industrial fabrication, modularization, maintenance and field construction opportunities.

We're looking for a hands-on estimating leader with a strong foundation in heavy industrial construction and fabrication who understands how complex, multidisciplinary work is scoped, priced, challenged and ultimately executed.

The ideal candidate brings extensive estimating experience across mechanical, piping and structural scopes, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary bids involving fabrication, modularization, field construction and subcontracted work. Electrical and instrumentation estimating experience is considered an asset.

Experience working with or bidding work for major oil and gas owners and operators such as Cenovus, Canadian Natural Resources (CNRL), Imperial Oil (IOL), Suncor, or similar organizations is highly valued.

This isn't a role focused solely on managing the estimating department. You'll remain close to the work, reviewing and challenging estimates, identifying gaps and risk, guiding bid strategy and ensuring our estimates reflect how the work will actually be fabricated and constructed.

Who We Are
Phoenix Industrial Group is a proudly Alberta-based, family-owned industrial contractor with more than 30 years of proven success in industrial construction, fabrication and maintenance.

Our work supports major projects and operations across Alberta's oil and gas and heavy industrial sectors, and we've built our reputation on the principles of visibility, value and accountability.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an Estimating Manager who can strengthen our estimating capabilities, develop our people and help position Phoenix for the right opportunities.

What You'll Do
Lead the Estimating Function

Lead, mentor and develop a team of estimators while maintaining accountability for estimate quality, accuracy and deadlines

Lead multiple concurrent RFQs, RFPs, budgetary estimates and negotiated opportunities

Establish bid priorities, schedules, responsibilities and deliverables

Review and challenge estimates prepared by the team for completeness, accuracy, constructability and commercial risk

Lead multidisciplinary bid teams and coordinate input from operations, fabrication, procurement, project management, quality, safety and senior leadership

Support opportunity evaluation, bid strategy and bid/no-bid decisions

Maintain and continuously improve estimating standards, processes, templates, historical cost data and productivity information

Develop & Review Multidisciplinary Industrial Estimates
Lead and review estimates involving scopes such as:

Process piping and pipe fabrication

Pipe racks, skids and process/equipment modules

Mechanical equipment installation

Field construction

Brownfield construction, maintenance and turnaround work

Electrical and instrumentation





Specialty subcontracted services

Review client scopes of work, drawings, specifications, P&IDs;, line lists, data sheets, bills of material, models, schedules and commercial requirements to establish a complete understanding of the work.

Develop and review:

Quantity and material takeoffs

Workforce hours and crew compositions

Labour productivity and execution assumptions

Material and equipment pricing

Indirect costs

Supplier and subcontractor pricing

Escalation and contingency

Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation

Assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, inclusions and exclusions

Build Strong, Executable Bids

Break tender packages into appropriate self-perform, supplier and subcontractor scopes

Develop supplier and subcontractor RFQ packages and obtain competitive pricing

Review and level quotations for scope gaps, overlaps, qualifications and overall value

Apply an understanding of shop fabrication versus field construction productivity and execution

Evaluate constructability, sequencing, logistics, workforce requirements and site-specific conditions

Ensure estimating assumptions and execution strategies align with how Phoenix will actually fabricate and construct the work

Lead internal estimate reviews and support final bid submissions

Support commercial clarifications, negotiations and post-bid discussions with clients

Participate in site visits, tender meetings and project kick-offs as required

Complete estimate-to-actual reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future bids

Use historical productivity and cost data to improve estimate quality

Identify opportunities to strengthen estimating processes, tools and standards

Develop junior and intermediate estimators and build technical capability across the team

Work closely with operations and project teams to continuously improve the transition from estimate to execution

What We’re Looking For

7 to 10+ years of progressively responsible estimating experience within heavy industrial construction, fabrication, mechanical contracting or a closely related environment

Extensive estimating experience involving mechanical, piping and/or structural fabrication and construction

Strong experience with multidisciplinary industrial bids involving fabrication, modularization and field construction

Experience working with or bidding work for major oil and gas producers/operators such as Cenovus, CNRL, Imperial Oil, Suncor, or comparable clients

Previous experience leading estimators,



multidisciplinary bid teams or an estimating function

Strong understanding of both shop fabrication and field construction productivity and execution

Experience estimating self-performed work as well as supplier and subcontracted scopes

Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, sequencing, constructability, logistics and workforce planning

Ability to interpret P&IDs;, piping isometrics, general arrangements, structural drawings, equipment drawings, line lists, specifications and 3D models

Experience with lump sum, unit-rate, T&M;, cost-reimbursable and budgetary estimates

Strong understanding of BOEs, commercial clarifications, risk, contingency, change management and subcontractor bid leveling

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with industrial estimating, scheduling and model-review software

Experience with Primavera P6, SmartPlant, Navisworks, Bluebeam or similar systems is considered an asset

Electrical and instrumentation estimating experience is considered an asset

Journeyperson trade certification, engineering degree, engineering technology diploma or equivalent industry experience is preferred

The Right Fit
We're looking for an Estimating Manager who is technically credible and comfortable staying involved in the details.

You don't need to be the technical expert in every discipline we perform. You do need enough heavy industrial fabrication and construction knowledge to recognize missing scope, challenge labour and productivity assumptions, identify risk and provide meaningful direction to the estimating team.

The right person combines strong estimating discipline with practical construction knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to develop others.

What We Offer

A leadership role with direct influence on the projects Phoenix pursues and how we compete

Exposure to major industrial fabrication, modularization, construction and maintenance opportunities

The opportunity to lead and develop an estimating team

Employee Assistance Program through TELUS Health

Paid time off

Training and professional development opportunities

On-site parking

Additional Requirements

Pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Valid driver's licence and driver's abstract

Background screening and other client-required assessments

CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015 certification

Occasional travel to client and project sites for site reviews, tender meetings and project kick-offs

Grow With Us
At Phoenix Industrial, we believe strong projects start with strong people. We invest in our teams and the communities where we work because industry knowledge, strong relationships and quality execution are fundamental to our long-term success.

If you bring heavy industrial estimating experience, robust technical knowledge and the ability to lead complex multidisciplinary bids from opportunity through execution, we'd like to hear from you.

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📌 Estimating Manager - Heavy Industrial Fabrication & Construction (Alberta)
🏢 Phoenix Industrial Group of Companies
📍 Alberta