Estimator

Wood Group; Remote; CAD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Estimator to join their Process and Chemicals business in Vancouver. The role involves managing project estimates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of industry experience in estimating for industrial projects. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $145,000 CAD, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in estimating for industrial projects.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems.

Responsibilities

• Review project cost estimates in a controlled manner.
• Liaise with Project Controls disciplines for budget updates.
• Manage development of cost estimates at various levels.
• Ensure estimates comply with Wood processes and guidelines.
• Present estimates to management and clients.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Communication

Project management

Cost analysis

Education

5 or more years of industry experience

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an Estimator to join its Process & Chemicalsbusiness. This opportunity is remote.

The Role

Wood is currently seeking a highly motivated Estimator to come join its Process and Chemicals business. This role will be responsible and accountable for the supporting and developing of project estimates and ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards. Act as focal point for all aspects of estimating support to the project/contract team and client, managing the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the estimates. Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, BioProducts, Power Generation, Life Sciences, Pharma estimation experience would be considered an asset for this position.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors including traditional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production and CCUS. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are market-leading integrators of refinery and petrochemicals facilities, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across Process and Chemicals sector.
• Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is $105,000 CAD to $145,000 CAD. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Flexible benefits packagethat can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections:join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities:

• Review and ensure updates to projects cost estimates are completed in a controlled manner
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labor, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate
• Accountable for the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner.
• May review and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
• Ensure estimates are prepared in compliance with Wood processes, procedures, and guidelines
• Participate the use of standard estimating systems, procedures, and work methods
• Support and develop project specific estimate plans, schedules, and basis within the project team
• Manage the development of conceptual, factored, semi-detailed, and detailed cost estimates
• Reviewing and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Performing detailed quantitative, cost, and productivity analysis
• Plan, schedule, and lead the estimate review and presentation process when required
• Presentation of the estimate to Wood and Client management when required
• Verify and approve the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for wider approval
• Support, develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents
• Participate, and possibly facilitate the internal review of project cost estimates, ensuring updates are actioned and estimate approval is obtained as required
• Review and deliver estimates to Wood management and the client for approval
• Maintenance and support of historical estimating databases, escalation indices, and productivity data

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the Canada without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• 5 or more years of progressive industry experience, with at least five (5) years in estimating positions for Industrial projects is a must
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26347
• Job Category Project Control
• Posting Date 01/26/2026, 08:17 PM
• Job Schedule Full time