Cost Analyst

slihrms; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Cost Analyst to execute cost estimating and analysis for new project bids and feasibility studies in Canada. You will define inputs with a cross‑functional team, review contracts for scope alignment, and prepare cost models and contingency estimates for E&C projects.

You will benchmark estimates against historical data, maintain templates, and present basis for approvals while ensuring timely, accurate deliverables. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• University or college graduate in a technical or business field with at least seven years of experience.
• Professional designation (CCP/T through the AACEI, Quantity Surveyor, PMP) is an asset.
• Experience with third party estimating tools is an asset.
• Strong mathematical and analytical/problem solving capabilities are essential.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite software, with emphasis on expert level knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accommodate occasional travel when required to support the estimating scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare capital cost estimates for new project opportunities as identified in RFPs, change orders on existing projects, and feasibility studies, including estimation of engineering, equipment, construction, project management, and indirect project costs.
• Work with proposal team leads from Marketing, Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Risk, and Commercial to define inputs for detailed cost estimates.
• Review RFPs, contract documents and client agreements to ensure estimates align with scope, WBS and terms.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of estimate templates and cost models.
• Prepare feasibility study and budgetary cost estimates for full scope E&C projects.
• Benchmark estimates against historical costs and challenge inputs.
• Prepare contingency estimates, payment schedules, cash flow curves, REC forms, and client price forms.
• Facilitate estimate review sessions and present basis for approvals.
• Prepare formal basis of estimate documents for clients.
• Ensure smooth transition of cost model data from proposal to project budget.
• Meet timelines and accuracy requirements for estimating deliverables.
• Handle special assignments and ad hoc reports as required.

Skills

Analytical / problem solving

Advanced Excel skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong mathematical skills

Travel willingness

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor/College degree in technical or business field

Professional designation (CCP/T, AACEI, Quantity Surveyor, PMP) asset

Tools

Third-party estimating tools

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the New Build Cost Estimating Manager, the cost analyst is responsible for executing cost estimating and analysis activities for new project bids and feasibility studies. The Cost Estimating team provides expertise in services that include estimating, cost engineering, economic/investment modelling and cost benefit analysis. The team defines, analyzes and verifies all input data, compiles data within standard cost models according to the work breakdown structure and ensures all estimating methods and practices conform to the established procedures and recommended practices.

Your role

• Prepare capital cost estimates for new project opportunities as identified in Request for Proposals (RFPs), change orders on existing projects, and feasibility studies, including estimation of engineering, equipment, construction, project management, and indirect project costs.
• Work with members of the proposal team, including leads from Marketing and Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Risk, and Commercial, to define and gather the technical inputs required for the preparation of detailed, full scope cost estimates.
• Review and assess RFPs, contract documents and client agreements to ensure estimates are aligned with the scope of work, work breakdown structure, and terms and conditions.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshoot estimate templates and cost models.
• Work with project teams to prepare feasibility study and budgetary cost estimates for full scope Engineering, Procurement and Construction scopes.
• Conduct benchmarking comparisons of estimates against actual costs from historical projects, and use these comparisons to challenge estimate inputs.
• Prepare contingency estimates, payment schedules, cash flow curves, REC forms, and populate client specific price forms and templates.
• Facilitate estimate review and challenge sessions and present estimate details and basis as required to obtain formal approvals.
• Prepare formal basis of estimate documents when and as required for internal and external clients.
• Ensure the effective transition of cost model data from the proposal estimate stage to project budget setup.
• Ensure that all estimating deliverables meet timelines and accuracy requirements.
• Special assignments, ad hoc reports and other related cost estimating duties as required.

About you

University or college graduate in a technical or business field of study with at least seven years of experience within a high technology.

Professional designation (CCP/T through the AACEI, Quantity Surveyor, PMP) is an asset.

Experience with third party estimating tools is an asset.

Strong mathematical and analytical/problem solving capabilities are essential.

High level of proficiency in MS Office suite software, with emphasis on expert level knowledge in Microsoft Excel,

Knowledge of cost estimating techniques and AACEI practices is beneficial.

Ability to prioritize and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Effective problem solving and analytical skills with a results-oriented approach.

Ability to accommodate occasional travel when required to support the estimating scope of work.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
• Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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