Senior Estimator

Turnertownsend; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Learning & development budget

Professional membership/license fee

Vacation, flex and sick days

Hybrid work model

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

Turner Townsend in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare construction cost estimates across energy, natural resources and mining projects. You will own the estimates and present the cost plan to the department lead, using Value Management techniques to optimize outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in pre/post-construction cost services, an appropriate university degree, and familiarity with Canadian market practices. Hybrid work and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering pre-construction and post-contract cost services for construction projects in Alberta / Canada.
• University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Membership in CIQS / RICS / AACE is preferred.
• Piping/pipeline, fabrication & module experience are assets.
• Experience in Canadian construction market and consultancy or owner organization.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of InEight and Aspentech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimate reports at all design stages for Energy, Natural Resource & Mining projects in Alberta and nationally.
• Own estimates and present final cost plan to department lead.
• Apply Value Management techniques at project outset and where appropriate.
• Ensure cost analysis, cost checking and valuation are managed effectively.
• Participate in project finance tasks such as timesheets, cost tracking, and invoice preparation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Consultancy experience

Canadian market knowledge

Cost estimating

Value management

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

InEight

Aspentech

Job description

Job Description

As an Estimator, you will be involved in:

• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for Energy & Natural Resource & Mining projects. The estimates are industrial type work projects within Alberta and nationally as required.
• Produce estimates, taking ownership of them and presenting the final cost plan/estimate to the department lead.
• Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate.
• Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as timesheets ,free tracking, invoice preparation etc.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost services
• A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS); The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
• Piping and or pipeline experience is an asset
• Fabrication & Module experience is an asset
• Experience of working in a consultancy or owner organization.
• Experience of working in the Canadian construction market.
• Experienced user of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and experience using InEight & Aspentech software is an asset

What's in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budgetAccess to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary range for this full-time role is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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