Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor

SPECTRAFORCE; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor to support a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. You will improve capital cost estimating tools, models, and reporting, partnering with Project Development, Controls, and other stakeholders.

The role emphasizes data-driven cost intelligence, calibration, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid work model and in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 7 years of relevant experience in cost estimating or analytics.
• CEP designation from AACE International is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and calibration of capital cost estimating tools across multiple projects.
• Analyze historical performance, variances, market data to improve estimate accuracy.
• Develop validation methodologies using project data, pricing, and market insight.
• Support tool recalibration when estimates diverge from actuals.
• Create and maintain process docs, guides, and standards for consistency.
• Maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions for cost intelligence.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide timely support for stakeholder requests related to estimating tools and analytics.

Skills

Capital cost estimating

Cost modelling

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/Construction Management/related)

Tools

Power BI

Estimating software

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Duration: 12 Months

Location: 10175 101st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0H3,

Work Model: Hybrid (Mon, Tue & Thurs in office-Wed & Fri WFH)

Pay Rate: $60/hr onwards

Role overview:

A Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor who will support the development of company’s multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. As a member of the Systems & Solutions team, you will play a key role in improving the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of company’s capital cost estimating tools, analytical models, and reporting solutions. You will work closely with Project Development, Project Controls, and other business partners to calibrate estimating tools, enhance cost intelligence, develop data-driven insights, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support informed project decisions.

• Lead the development, maintenance, enhancement, and calibration of capital cost estimating tools supporting Gas Transmission Midstream, Liquids Pipelines, Renewable Energy, Gas Storage, and Core projects.
• Analyze historical project performance, estimate variances, market data, and project outcomes to identify opportunities to improve estimating methodologies and estimate accuracy.
• Develop methodologies to validate and calibrate estimating assumptions using internal project data, contractor pricing, and market intelligence.
• Support major estimation tool recalibration initiatives when significant variances are identified between estimate outputs and actual project results.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, calibration procedures, user guides, and standards to improve consistency, governance, and knowledge transfer.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and reporting solutions that provide stakeholders with actionable cost intelligence and project insights.
• Create and maintain analytical models, cost curves, and other decision-support solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Development, System Planning, System Design, and Project Controls teams to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide timely support for stakeholder requests related to estimating tools, reporting, analytics, and cost intelligence.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
• 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong understanding of capital cost estimating methodologies, estimate validation techniques, and estimating tool calibration practices.
• Experience working with cost estimating systems, data visualization tools, and analytical platforms.
• Demonstrated passion for improving estimate accuracy, business intelligence, and organizational effectiveness through data-driven solutions.
• Proficiency in Power BI, data analytics tools, cost estimating software and reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation from AACE International, or an equivalent professional certification, is considered an asset