Estimator

Bantrel Co.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bantrel Co. in Calgary, AB is seeking a qualified Estimator to join our team and support the development and delivery of capital cost estimates across the EPC/EPCM lifecycle.

You will work on projects across energy, mining, infrastructure, nuclear, and industrial sectors, performing takeoffs, cost modelling, risk assessment, and benchmarking in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline; equivalent combination considered.
• 3–5 years experience in estimating, project controls, construction, procurement, or related EPC/EPCM environment.
• Knowledge of capital cost estimating methodologies, estimate classifications, and industrial construction practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents, and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using estimating software, databases, and cost management tools.
• Understanding of labour productivity, unit-rate development, cost benchmarking, and estimate risk concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare capital cost estimates for engineering, procurement, and construction services using established estimating practices, procedures, and tools.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Develop and apply unit rates, labour installation hours, productivity factors, and other cost inputs.
• Assemble and validate pricing information for materials, equipment, labour, subcontractors, indirect costs, and other direct costs.
• Support the development of discipline-specific unit rates, crew-based pricing, and production norms.
• Develop estimate basis documentation, including assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and estimating methodologies.
• Assist with escalation analysis, cash flow forecasting, risk identification, and contingency development.
• Prepare estimate reports, summaries, and supporting documentation, and participate in estimate reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, vendors, and project teams to obtain estimate inputs and resolve scope gaps and overlaps.
• Research, analyze, and maintain cost, quantity, productivity, and benchmarking data using estimating databases and software.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of estimating databases, standards, procedures, templates, and tools.
• Maintain organized and auditable estimate records and supporting documentation.
• Support estimate benchmarking, comparative cost analysis, and historical cost data development.
• Assist with the alignment of estimate work breakdown structures, budget structures, and project coding frameworks.
• Support supplier, subcontractor, and project cost analysis activities.
• Provide estimating support for value engineering studies, scope changes, trends, and other project or proposal requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Project controls

Construction

Procurement

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Cost management tools

Databases

Job description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.
For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.
We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

We are currently seeking a qualified Estimator to join our team in Calgary, AB. In this role, you will support the development and delivery of capital cost estimates for projects and proposals across the engineering, procurement, and construction lifecycle.

You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the energy, mining, infrastructure, nuclear, and industrial sectors, supporting estimate development, cost analysis, benchmarking, risk assessment, and estimate reporting within a collaborative EPC/EPCM environment.

Join us in this full time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare capital cost estimates for engineering, procurement, and construction services using established estimating practices, procedures, and tools.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Develop and apply unit rates, labour installation hours, productivity factors, and other cost inputs.
• Assemble and validate pricing information for materials, equipment, labour, subcontractors, indirect costs, and other direct costs.
• Support the development of discipline-specific unit rates, crew-based pricing, and production norms.
• Develop estimate basis documentation, including assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and estimating methodologies.
• Assist with escalation analysis, cash flow forecasting, risk identification, and contingency development.
• Prepare estimate reports, summaries, and supporting documentation, and participate in estimate reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, vendors, and project teams to obtain estimate inputs and resolve scope gaps and overlaps.
• Research, analyze, and maintain cost, quantity, productivity, and benchmarking data using estimating databases and software.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of estimating databases, standards, procedures, templates, and tools.
• Maintain organized and auditable estimate records and supporting documentation.
• Support estimate benchmarking, comparative cost analysis, and historical cost data development.
• Assist with the alignment of estimate work breakdown structures, budget structures, and project coding frameworks.
• Support supplier, subcontractor, and project cost analysis activities.
• Provide estimating support for value engineering studies, scope changes, trends, and other project or proposal requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• 3 to 5 years experience in estimating, project controls, construction, procurement, or a related EPC/EPCM environment.
• Knowledge of capital cost estimating methodologies, estimate classifications, and industrial construction practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents, and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using estimating software, databases, and cost management tools.
• Understanding of labour productivity, unit-rate development, cost benchmarking, and estimate risk concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience supporting projects in the energy, mining, infrastructure, industrial, nuclear, or related sectors is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Why Join Bantrel?

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note: This salary range is specific to this opportunity and location. Similar roles in other locations or projects may have different compensation ranges based on market conditions and role requirements.

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creatingan inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here .

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.