Senior Cost Estimating & Analytics Lead

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

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.