Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor

RigUp; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor to support a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. This role, within the Systems & Solutions team, will enhance capital cost estimating tools, analytical models, and reporting to empower executive decision-making.

Location options include Edmonton or Calgary with a Hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will lead development and calibration of estimating tools across Gas Transmission Midstream, Liquids Pipelines, Renewable Energy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of capital cost estimating, analytics, and tool calibration.
• Advanced understanding of estimating methodologies, validation techniques, and calibration practices.
• Proficiency in Power BI, data analytics platforms, cost estimating software, and corporate reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, enhancement, and calibration of capital cost estimating tools across multiple project portfolios.
• Analyze historical project performance, estimates variances, market data, and outcomes to optimize methodologies and accuracy.
• Formulate validation methodologies using internal data, contractor pricing, and market intelligence.
• Direct major estimation tool recalibration initiatives when variances are significant.
• Author and maintain process documentation, calibration procedures, user guides, and corporate standards.
• Architect and maintain Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and reporting solutions delivering actionable cost intelligence.
• Construct analytical models, cost curves, and decision-support solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Development, System Planning, System Design, and Project Controls to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide SME support for complex stakeholder requests related to estimating tools, reporting, analytics, and cost intelligence.

Skills

Capital cost estimating

Data analytics

Power BI

Reporting & governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cost estimating software

Reporting tools

Job description

The Client is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Advisor to support the development of a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. Operating as a key member of the Systems & Solutions team, the successful candidate will improve the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of capital cost estimating tools, analytical models, and reporting solutions. This role collaborates closely with Project Development, Project Controls, and cross-functional business partners to calibrate estimating tools, enhance cost intelligence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to empower informed executive decision-making.

• Location: Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB
• Work Model: Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office; Wednesday and Friday WFH)

Core Responsibilities

• 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 for optimizing estimating methodologies and accuracy.
• Formulate methodologies to validate and calibrate estimating assumptions using internal project data, contractor pricing, and market intelligence.
• Direct major estimation tool recalibration initiatives upon identifying significant variances between estimate outputs and actual project results.
• Author and maintain process documentation, calibration procedures, user guides, and corporate standards to promote operational consistency, governance, and effective knowledge transfer.
• Architect and maintain Power BI dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting solutions that deliver actionable cost intelligence to key stakeholders.
• Construct analytical models, cost curves, and specialized decision-support solutions.
• Liaise with Project Development, System Planning, System Design, and Project Controls teams to evaluate organizational needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for complex stakeholder requests pertaining to estimating tools, reporting, analytics, and cost intelligence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Business Analytics, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of directly relevant experience in capital cost estimating, analytics, and tool calibration.
• Advanced understanding of capital cost estimating methodologies, estimate validation techniques, and system calibration practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI, data analytics platforms, cost estimating software, and corporate reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation from AACE International, or an equivalent professional certification.