Estimating Lead, Infrastructure (Spruce Grove, AB)

• Lead multidisciplinary bid teams through the full bid lifecycle, from bid strategy and scope development through final executive approval and submission.
• Develop bid strategies and execution assumptions in collaboration with engineering, operations, and project management to ensure estimates align with how the work will be built.
• Plan and manage bid schedules, assign tasks to estimating team members, and manage competing deadlines across multiple proposals.
• Oversee the development of detailed and defensible cost estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment productivity, materials, subcontract pricing, and indirect costs.
• Review and validate estimates prepared by Senior Estimators and Estimators for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with company standards.
• Lead scope development and constructability reviews to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities, and recommend risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Prepare and present bid summaries, risk assessments, and pricing recommendations to senior leadership for final executive approval.
• Work closely with the procurement team to solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor bids.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and compliant with client requirements and submission instructions.
• Lead post-bid client clarifications, negotiations, and scope reviews, and support the handover of awarded projects to operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and cost databases, incorporating lessons learned and historical project data.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Senior Estimators, Estimators, and other team members.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.
• Project management education or certification is an asset.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or membership in AACE International are an asset.

• 10+ years of experience in estimating large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including demonstrated experience leading bid teams on major proposals.
• Experience estimating oil and gas facilities, aboveground and underground pipelines, compressor stations, and civil and structural works.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, constructability, materials, labor productivity, equipment costs, and project cost drivers.
• 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.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of project scope, constructability, and cost drivers.
• 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, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and operations teams.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Department: Commercial
This is a permanent position