Estimator

Sacré-Davey Engineering Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Continuous development opportunities

Job summary

Sacré-Davey Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to support diverse engineering projects in Canada. The ideal candidate must have 5-10 years of estimating experience and relevant education in construction or engineering.

Responsibilities include synthesizing engineering designs into estimates, defending those estimates, and participating in risk analysis. The role offers a competitive compensation package and growth opportunities within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in an Estimating role for engineering or construction firms.
• Knowledge in construction projects for energy, mining and general industrial.
• Fluency in English a must, French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize engineering designs into accurate estimates.
• Present and defend results to client management and auditors.
• Develop estimates in accordance with AACE best practices.
• Participate in quantitative risk analysis for project contingency.
• Update estimates reflecting changes in project scope.

Skills

Estimating

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Knowledge of construction trades

Familiarity with estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction, Engineering, or related field

Certificate in Construction Estimating

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sacré-Davey is a privately held, multi-disciplinary engineering and project management firm that services the mining, energy, and general industrial sectors. With offices in Canada, the United States, and the Philippines, we offer our clients professional services and global technical expertise to de-risk and maximize the value of their projects.

The diverse range of projects that we deliver include mineral processing plants, green and blue hydrogen production facilities, wastewater treatment plants, technology scale-up, renewable fuels, GHG reduction, power generation facilities, bulk material terminals and food processing plants.

We strive to deliver projects with excellence and help our clients grow and succeed with a focus on sustainability and responsible development. We are on a mission to create a more sustainable future for us all and need talented professionals to help us reach our goals.

Job Description

Working at Sacré-Davey will provide exposure to the diverse range of projects from conceptual stages through detailed engineering and construction, with scopes of work covering new construction, sustaining projects and field turnaround projects. As a collaborative member of the Project Services team, the successful candidate will contribute to the maintenance of SDE’s estimate database and support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize engineering designs at various stages of a project’s development into detailed and accurate estimates of our clients’ capital requirements to execute their projects
• Present and defend the results to client management teams and 3rd party auditors
• Develop estimates in accordance with AACE best practices
• Develop detailed Basis of Estimate documentation
• Participate in the quantitative risk analysis process defining project contingency
• Update estimates as required reflecting changes in project scope and conditions

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in an Estimating role for engineering or construction firms
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction, Engineering, or related field, and Certificate in Construction Estimating
• Knowledge in construction projects for energy, mining and general industrial (Ports & Marine, Pulp & Paper, Chemical Process) markets
• Knowledge of all construction trades including civil, structural, piping, mechanical equipment, and EIC
• Familiar with specialist database-driven estimating software packages and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in planning, scheduling, and organizing work assignments
• Sound communication skills, fluency in English a must, French is considered an asset

Additional Information

Sacré-Davey offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a creative, cohesive work environment and continuous opportunity for development.

Sacré-Davey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.