Cost Estimator

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Laurentian Hills; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology organization in Ontario is seeking a Junior Cost Estimator to manage costs for various projects related to decommissioning and remediation. The ideal candidate will have a relevant college education, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of construction practices. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a community college in construction or related discipline.
• Experience in decommissioning and environmental restoration is an asset.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support various types of cost estimates for projects.
• Create cost breakdown documents from technical analyses.
• Prepare basis of estimate documentation for reports.
• Review third-party cost estimates for accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduation from a community college in construction or engineering

Enrollment in a professional certification program

Tools

Primavera P6

Timberline

Power BI

Job description

Do you enjoy cost estimating and ensuring projects stay on track with their schedules and budgets? Do you have experience gathering data to forecast costs-to-complete and contribute to long-term project budget management? Would you like to join our Decommissioning and Remediation Team as a Junior Cost Estimator to help manage the costs of various long-term projects? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Supporting various types of cost estimates (program, feasibility, pre-design, and final estimates as well as major change order estimates for decommissioning, environmental remediation, property restoration, and facility operations).
• Creating cost breakdown documents and detailed quantity surveys from analysis of technical scope, contract drawings, and/or specifications.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of a cost-estimating database and tools to capture project history.
• Preparing the basis of estimate documentation for inclusion in reports.
• Facilitating workshops and training sessions to develop a common understanding and knowledge of cost-estimating processes, procedures, software, and tools.
• Maintaining comprehensive and current construction/decommissioning cost data based on historical costs, market research, and indices.
• Providing cost information to the Project Teams for inclusion into budgets, schedules, and cash flows.
• Interacting with Project Control Coordinators, Project Managers, Leaders, Project Engineers, and Contract Administrators.
• Decommissioning Project Staff, external agencies, consultants, and suppliers to obtain facts and cost information pertinent to the performance of the estimating work.
• Reviewing and commenting on third-party cost estimates to ensure accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistency with estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Assessing and evaluating the estimating process, procedures, and tools and making recommendations for improvement.
• Providing cost estimating guidance during all phases of the project and construction/deconstruction work.
• Making presentations to project teams on estimating procedures, tools, and techniques.
• Maintaining files and records of work.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from a community college, preferably related to construction, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering disciplines or a certified trade.
  • Enrollment in a professional certification or accreditation program with the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors, the American Association of Cost Engineers, or the American Society of Professional Estimators is preferred.
• Experience
  • Experience in projects related to decommissioning, facility construction and deconstruction, and environmental restoration would be advantageous.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent communication, (oral and written) skills.
  • Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Computer literate with good knowledge and understanding of computer-based project management and/or estimating software such as Primavera P6 or Timberline, electronic spreadsheets, cost database management, and other related computer applications such as Power BI and InEight.
  • Sound judgment and initiative in collecting, integrating, and analyzing information.
  • Ability to think strategically and understand project scope.
  • Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
  • A good understanding of the estimate requirements for each class of estimate.
  • Must be able to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
  • Good knowledge of construction practices and mechanical, electrical, architectural, or structural design.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Some travel may be required, and work may occasionally be subject to tight time deadlines.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home. CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment. CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees. CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential. The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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