Estimating Lead, Infrastructure

Surerus Murphy Joint Venture; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Surerus Murphy Joint Venture in Spruce Grove, AB seeks an Estimating Lead, Infrastructure to develop and deliver comprehensive proposals for major energy infrastructure projects. You will lead multidisciplinary bid teams through the full bid lifecycle and produce detailed, defensible cost estimates aligned with project execution strategies.

Role requires 10+ years in estimating large-scale energy infra, P.Eng. registration or eligibility, and proficiency with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA, or eligibility for registration preferred.
• PM education or certification is an asset.
• CPE or AACE International membership is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary bid teams through full bid lifecycle.
• Develop bid strategies and alignment with project execution.
• Plan and manage bid schedules and tasks.
• Oversee detailed and defensible cost estimates.
• Review estimates for accuracy and consistency.
• Lead scope development and risk reviews.
• Present bid summaries and pricing to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with procurement on vendor bids.
• Ensure proposals meet client requirements and submission instructions.
• Lead post-bid clarifications and handover to operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Contract/estimates sense

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

P.Eng. registration with APEGA or eligibility

PM education/certification asset

CPE or AACE membership asset

Tools

Hard Dollar

Primavera P6

TILOS

Job description

Estimating Lead, Infrastructure (Spruce Grove, AB)

ROLE The Estimating Lead, Infrastructure is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive proposals for major energy infrastructure projects, including oil and gas facilities, aboveground and underground pipelines, compressor stations, and civil and structural works. This role leads multidisciplinary teams through the full bid lifecycle, from bid strategy and scope development through final executive approval and post-bid client clarifications, ensuring proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project execution strategies. The Estimating Lead, Infrastructure combines strong technical estimating expertise with practical construction knowledge to produce detailed and defensible cost estimates and supports informed decision-making throughout the proposal process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multidisciplinary bid teams through the full bid lifecycle, from bid strategy and scope development through final executive approval and submission.
• Develop bid strategies and execution assumptions in collaboration with engineering, operations, and project management to ensure estimates align with how the work will be built.
• Plan and manage bid schedules, assign tasks to estimating team members, and manage competing deadlines across multiple proposals.
• Oversee the development of detailed and defensible cost estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment productivity, materials, subcontract pricing, and indirect costs.
• Review and validate estimates prepared by Senior Estimators and Estimators for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with company standards.
• Lead scope development and constructability reviews to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities, and recommend risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Prepare and present bid summaries, risk assessments, and pricing recommendations to senior leadership for final executive approval.
• Work closely with the procurement team to solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor bids.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and compliant with client requirements and submission instructions.
• Lead post-bid client clarifications, negotiations, and scope reviews, and support the handover of awarded projects to operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and cost databases, incorporating lessons learned and historical project data.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Senior Estimators, Estimators, and other team members.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as required.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.
• Project management education or certification is an asset.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or membership in AACE International are an asset.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in estimating large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including demonstrated experience leading bid teams on major proposals.
• Experience estimating oil and gas facilities, aboveground and underground pipelines, compressor stations, and civil and structural works.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, constructability, materials, labor productivity, equipment costs, and project cost drivers.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Hard Dollar, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software (Primavera P6, TILOS) is an asset.
• Experience working with different contract types, including lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus contracts.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of project scope, constructability, and cost drivers.
• Ability to read and understand relevant construction documents including contracts, drawings, specifications, subcontracts.
• Understanding of estimating & project management theories, methodologies and industry practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and operations teams.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability.Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a permanent position based at our Spruce Grove, AB office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days. Travel to project sites may be required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Estimating Lead, Infrastructure reports to the Head of Estimating.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Department: Commercial

This is a permanent position

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