Lead Estimator

FLINT Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

Company-supplied benefits for you and

Job summary

FLINT Corp. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Lead Estimator to guide the estimating team, oversee bid development, and ensure accurate, competitive cost estimates across piping, structural, and pipeline projects.

You'll mentor staff, coordinate resources with Operations and Proposals, validate pricing strategies, and drive improvements in estimating tools and processes to support growth. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to deliver value to

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with extensive estimating experience.
• Strong leadership, team-building, mentorship, and relationship management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of cost estimating principles and construction methods.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estimating team by coaching, mentoring, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment support, succession planning, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage estimating operations and resources by assigning bid opportunities, balancing workloads, monitoring team capacity, and ensuring estimates are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide technical and commercial oversight by reviewing estimate assumptions, validating pricing strategies, assessing risks, ensuring quality control, and approving final estimate deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support business growth by partnering with Operations, Business Development, Proposals, and leadership teams to develop competitive, execution-focused estimates and support stage gate reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and estimating excellence by maintaining estimating systems and standards, developing reporting and analytics, leading training initiatives, improving tools and processes, and serving as a subject matter expert for estimating practices and platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team-building

Relationship management

Communication

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

P&IDs

Isometrics

3D models

Job description

FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

As a Lead Estimator at FLINT, you'll be responsible for providing leadership, technical oversight, and mentorship to the Estimating team while ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive, and high-quality estimates. The role is responsible for coordinating estimating resources, managing priorities and workloads, overseeing estimating systems and tools, and ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements. Working closely with Operations, Proposals, Business Development, and other stakeholders, the Team Lead supports estimate development, drives continuous improvement, promotes best practices, and helps build team capability to support the organization's strategic and growth objectives.

What would you be doing?

• Lead and develop the estimating team by providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment support, succession planning, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage estimating operations and resources by assigning bid opportunities, balancing workloads, monitoring team capacity, and ensuring estimates are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide technical and commercial oversight by reviewing estimate assumptions, validating pricing strategies, assessing risks, ensuring quality control, and approving final estimate deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support business growth by partnering with Operations, Business Development, Proposals, and leadership teams to develop competitive, execution-focused estimates and support stage gate reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and estimating excellence by maintaining estimating systems and standards, developing reporting and analytics, leading training initiatives, improving tools and processes, and serving as a subject matter expert for estimating practices and platforms.

Perks of the job

• Competitive compensation.
• Company-supplied benefits for you and your family.
• RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, technical diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 8 years of estimating experience across piping, structural, civil, and pipeline projects.
• Strong leadership, team-building, mentorship, and relationship management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of cost estimating principles, construction methodologies, project execution, and the interpretation of construction drawings and documents (P&IDs, isometrics, and 3D models).
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Office, project management practices, and analytical problem-solving with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of a combination of a Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification, and an Education and Accreditation Verification.

Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete theProfile TRAITS Survey.

The purpose of the TRAITS Survey tool is to assist FLINT in understanding the behaviors of individuals to support the best use of their strengths, abilities, and potential.

Our Commitment to Our People

When you join FLINT, we make these promises:

• Your work will matter.The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.
• Your growth is our priority.We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.
• Your voice will be heard.Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.
• Your team will support you.You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.
• Your ambition will be rewarded.As you grow, FLINT grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Shape Your Future. Strengthen Your Craft. Leave A Legacy.