Cost Estimator

Bell; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell's AI Fabric program aims to plan and deliver scalable, mission-critical data centre infrastructure. The Cost Estimator will provide early-stage cost planning and estimating support for potential projects, sites, expansions, or major scope packages.

Working with limited and evolving information, the role will develop high-level capital cost estimates to support opportunity screening, business cases, funding decisions, portfolio planning, and executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, order-of-magnitude, Class D estimates for early-stage projects.

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell's AI Fabric program is focused on planning and delivering scalable, mission-critical data centre infrastructure. The Cost Estimator will provide early-stage cost planning and estimating support when potential projects, sites, expansions, or major scope packages are first identified. Working with limited and evolving information, the role will develop high-level capital cost estimates to support opportunity screening, business cases, funding decisions, portfolio planning, and executive decision-making.

Reporting to the Director, Program Controls, the role will establish estimate assumptions, document the Basis of Estimate, identify major cost drivers and exclusions, recommend appropriate contingency, progressively refine estimates as scope matures, and independently review external estimates.

Key Responsibilities

Early-Stage Project Estimating

• Develop conceptual, order-of-magnitude, Class D