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**ROLE****:** The Senior Estimator 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* * Bachelors 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 is a permanent position based at our Calgary or Spruce Grove office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days. Travel to project sites may be required. Competitive benefits package, RRSP matching, and Employee Assistance Program. **REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS****:** The Senior Estimator reports to the Head of Estimating. *We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*