Job Title: Project Estimating LeadJob ID: 90697Location: Calgary, AlbertaWhat you will be doing:Lead the development of conceptual, screening, Class VI through Class III cost estimates for capital projects.Establish estimating strategies, assumptions, methodologies, and execution plans.Manage and mentor estimating professionals and contract estimators.Provide estimating governance and quality assurance across the project portfolio.Promote standardization of estimating processes, tools, and reporting practices.Cost Estimate DevelopmentDevelop a detailed estimate development planPrepare comprehensive estimates covering: Engineering, tagged Equipment, Bulk materials, Fabrication, Construction labor, Subcontracts, Indirect costs, Owner’s costs, Escalation, and ContingencyReview engineering deliverables and project scope documents to develop estimated quantities and manhours.Perform quantity take-offs and validate contractor submissions.Develop estimate basis documents and estimate backup documentation.Ensure all assumptions, exclusions, and risks are clearly defined.Benchmarking & Cost IntelligenceDevelop and maintain historical cost databases and benchmarking metrics.Analyze market trends, labor rates, productivity factors, commodity pricing, and contractor pricing strategies.Identify cost drivers, trends, and opportunities for optimization.Develop cost benchmarking ratios and estimate performance metrics.Leverage lessons learned from completed projects to improve future estimate accuracy.Risk & Opportunity ManagementLead estimate risk assessments and contingency development.Identify estimating uncertainties, execution risks, and market impacts.Support probabilistic estimating, Monte Carlo analysis,



and confidence level assessments where applicable.Develop mitigation strategies and value improvement opportunities.Support value engineering and constructability reviews.Contractor & Vendor EngagementCoordinate bid requests and estimating information packages.Review contractor and vendor quotations for completeness and competitiveness.Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.Support procurement strategy development.Participate in bid evaluations and commercial assessments.Project Development SupportSupport business case development, AFEs, and capital approval submissions.Support project stage-gate reviews.Provide estimate updates as the project scope matures.Support project scheduling, forecasting, and capital planning activities.Present estimate findings and recommendations to project sponsors and senior leadership.Continuous ImprovementDevelop and maintain estimating procedures, standards, and templates.Improve estimating tools and digital solutions.Implement industry best practices from AACE International and major capital project organizations.Conduct estimate audits and estimate quality reviews.Drive estimating capability development across the organization.What you must have:EducationBachelor’s degree in:EngineeringConstruction ManagementQuantity SurveyingProject ManagementBusiness or related discipline=Experience10+ years of project estimating experience.5+ years leading estimates for major capital projects.Experience across project development and execution phases (i.E., Stage 1 to stage 4)Experience in energy, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, and petrochemical.Experience managing contractor-generated estimates and estimate validations.Skilled Certifications (Preferred)AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP)AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)PMP CertificationProfessional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation considered an asset.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Estimating Lead (Calgary)
🏢 TEEMA Group
📍 Calgary