Cost Intelligence Lead - Estimating & Analytics

RigUp; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor to support a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. This role, within the Systems & Solutions team, will enhance capital cost estimating tools, analytical models, and reporting to empower executive decision-making.

Location options include Edmonton or Calgary with a Hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will lead development and calibration of estimating tools across Gas Transmission Midstream, Liquids Pipelines, Renewable Energy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of capital cost estimating, analytics, and tool calibration.
• Advanced understanding of estimating methodologies, validation techniques, and calibration practices.
• Proficiency in Power BI, data analytics platforms, cost estimating software, and corporate reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, enhancement, and calibration of capital cost estimating tools across multiple project portfolios.
• Analyze historical project performance, estimates variances, market data, and outcomes to optimize methodologies and accuracy.
• Formulate validation methodologies using internal data, contractor pricing, and market intelligence.
• Direct major estimation tool recalibration initiatives when variances are significant.
• Author and maintain process documentation, calibration procedures, user guides, and corporate standards.
• Architect and maintain Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and reporting solutions delivering actionable cost intelligence.
• Construct analytical models, cost curves, and decision-support solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Development, System Planning, System Design, and Project Controls to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide SME support for complex stakeholder requests related to estimating tools, reporting, analytics, and cost intelligence.

Skills

Capital cost estimating

Data analytics

Power BI

Reporting & governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cost estimating software

Reporting tools

Job description

RigUp is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor to support a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. This role, within the Systems & Solutions team, will enhance capital cost estimating tools, analytical models, and reporting to empower executive decision-making.

Location options include Edmonton or Calgary with a Hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will lead development and calibration of estimating tools across Gas Transmission Midstream, Liquids Pipelines, Renewable Energy,