Project Estimating Lead

Overview Project Estimating Lead Location: Calgary, AB — Hybrid, 4 days per week onsite One of our clients is looking for an experienced Project Estimating Lead to provide estimating expertise across a portfolio of major capital projects. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for developing, reviewing and validating project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle — from early project development and business case planning through detailed engineering and execution. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development and validation of capital cost estimates at various stages of project development and execution. * Establish estimating approaches, methodologies, assumptions and execution plans appropriate to the maturity and complexity of each project. * Develop comprehensive estimates incorporating engineering, equipment, materials, fabrication, construction labour, subcontractors, indirect costs, owner costs, escalation and contingency. * Review engineering deliverables and project scope documentation to determine quantities, labour requirements and cost impacts. * Perform and validate quantity take-offs, contractor estimates and supporting calculations. * Prepare clear estimate documentation outlining the basis of estimate, key assumptions, exclusions, risks and supporting information. * Provide estimating oversight and quality assurance across multiple projects while supporting and mentoring other estimating resources. * Lead cost analysis and benchmarking, using historical project information and industry data to validate estimates, identify major cost drivers and uncover opportunities for improved capital efficiency. * Monitor factors such as labour rates, productivity, commodity pricing and contractor costs to understand potential impacts on project estimates. * Support risk and contingency analysis by identifying estimating uncertainty, execution risks and market impacts and incorporating them appropriately into project estimates. * Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews and other initiatives focused on improving project cost and execution outcomes. * Review contractor, vendor and subcontractor pricing for completeness and reasonableness and support bid evaluations and procurement decisions. * Provide estimating support for business cases, capital approvals, forecasting and project planning, updating estimates as scope and engineering definition evolve. * Present estimate findings, key assumptions, risks and recommendations to project teams and senior stakeholders. * Help improve estimating standards, procedures, templates and tools while promoting consistent practices across the organization. * Apply recognized industry estimating practices, including relevant AACE principles and methodologies. What We’re Looking For * 5+ years of project estimating experience * At least 5 years of experience leading or owning estimates for significant capital projects. * Strong background within energy, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, petrochemical or similar industrial environments. Pay: $100.00-$111,000.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person