Estimator (Multidisciplinary)

TSG Staffing Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TSG Staffing Services is seeking an Estimator for the greater Edmonton area, in an operating plant environment. The role involves preparing estimates across civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical scopes for brownfield and greenfield projects.

Qualifications include a technical college diploma and/or engineering degree, 20+ years estimating experience, multi-disciplinary expertise, and strong Excel skills; SAP knowledge is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical disciplines.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with estimation methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication for presenting estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for brownfield and greenfield projects across multiple disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical).
• Develop, approve and present estimate plans, budgets and schedules.
• Review and issue contingency rates and escalation rates to project teams.

Skills

Estimating proficiency

Excel

Written/verbal communication

Education

Technical college diploma or engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

TSG STAFFING SERVICES is currently recruiting for an ESTIMATOR for an opportunity in the greater Edmonton area to work in an operating plant environment.

Job Description

• Responsible for project estimates with high proficiency in all areas (i.e. Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical) within the operating facility, for brownfield and greenfield projects
• Developing, approving and presenting estimate plans, budgets and schedules
• Reviewing, approving and issuing recommended contingency rates and escalation rates to be presented to the project team
• Analyzing estimating data and correlating to other projects and standards
• Maintaining requirements of the estimate and anticipating overlaps and gaps in costing
• Ensuring that internal reviews are provided in a timely manner
• Reviewing and providing guidance in the preparation of proposal cash flow models and working capital analysis
• Reviewing and critiquing designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when required
• Participating in risk discussion and associated contingency recommendations

Job Requirements:

• Technical college diploma and/or engineering degree
• 20+ years of estimating experience, preferably with large projects in an operations setting (Chemical, Oil and Gas, Mining)
• Multi-disciplinary estimator (civil, mechanical, piping, instrumentation & electrical estimating experience)
• AACE certified in estimating and/or a current member of AACE International
• Estimating software experience, excellent Excel skills
• Background in SAP an asset
• Understanding of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to write and present estimate plans/basis documents
• Previous experience in an operating plant preferred
• Maintenance and industrial project controls experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes, standards and practices
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

Pay rates or salaries will be based on experience and current market standards. Only selected candidates will be cont