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

Robust 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

📌 Senior Estimator (Calgary)
🏢 NES Fircroft
📍 Calgary