Senior Estimator - Industrial Construction (Spruce Grove, AB)

Surerus Pipeline Inc.; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Estimator for their Industrial Construction team. This role is crucial in preparing comprehensive cost estimates for large-scale oil and gas infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in estimating, with a strong understanding of construction methods and materials. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, where your expertise will directly impact project success and contribute to the company's growth in the pipeline construction sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in estimating for large-scale oil and gas projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project plans and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project teams and procurement for pricing validation.

Skills

Estimating

Cost Analysis

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Professional certifications (CPE)

Tools

Hard Dollar

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

ROLE
The Senior Estimator – Industrial Construction is responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for large-scale oil and gas infrastructure projects, including pipelines and facilities. This role requires expertise in evaluating bid specifications, performing take-offs, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure competitive and profitable bids. The Senior Estimator will play a critical role in the preconstruction phase, providing key insights into project costs, risks, and opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing using estimating software and databases.
• Lead the preparation of bid proposals for large-scale oil and gas infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, procurement, and subcontractors to obtain pricing and validate cost assumptions.
• Assess risks, constraints, and opportunities associated with project estimates and recommend strategies for cost optimization.
• Review historical data and market trends to develop unit pricing and cost benchmarks.
• Work closely with the procurement team to evaluate vendor and subcontractor bids.
• Support value engineering efforts to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and performance standards.
• Assist in post-bid negotiations, scope clarifications, and contract award processes.
• Maintain and update cost databases, ensuring alignment with current industry pricing and trends.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimators and other team members.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as required.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or membership in AACE International.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in estimating, preferably in large-scale oil and gas infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, labor productivity, and equipment costs.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Hard Dollar, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software (Primavera P6, TILOS) is an asset.
• Experience working with different contract types, including lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus contracts.

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of the oil and gas pipeline construction industry.
• Ability to read and understand relevant construction documents including contracts, drawings, specifications, subcontracts.
• Understanding of estimating & project management theories, methodologies and industry practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills for client, vendor and internal facing discussions.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is office-based and works at our Spruce Grove or Calgary location. Travel to project sites is required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Senior Estimator – Industrial Construction reports to the Head of Estimating.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Department: Commercial
This is a permanent position

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