Contract: Cost Estimator / Canada

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Added:	2020-02-20
Location:	Calgary, Canada
Salary:	Competitive
Duration:	Contract
Apjid	3

The client is currently looking for a Cost Estimator for a one year contract in Calgary, AB

Ensure that the estimates produced adhere to the clients estimating standard and procedure as outlined by the Project Control governance
Collaborate with project teams for alternatives to improve project performance, reduce project costs
Provide mentoring / guidance to estimators from engineering and/or construction contractors.
Support and participate in the development of a cohesive estimating team and support strong relationships with other groups such as the engineering and/or construction contractor, internal groups, contract resources and other stakeholders related to the project
Develop high level estimates based on capacity factors, equipment factors for multiple options for early stage estimates.
Be proficient in civil, structural, piping, equipment, electrical, I&C and EHT disciplines.
Develop all components of estimate (direct field cost, indirect field cost, engineering, Owner’s cost, completions & commissioning, escalation & contingency)
Develop labour rate based on type of workforce (Union / non-union), contract type and understand crew team composition for various discipline, impact of shift cycle, crew mix on labour rate.
Analyze estimates using benchmarking tool, inform and influence stakeholders based on analysis
Participate in maintaining / updating estimating tools e.g. (K-Base), labour rate, Risk analysis tool (RISCOR), escalation calculation and other internal templates
Facilitate and participate in all quantitative risk analysis/ADEM gate reviews as assigned.
Ensure accurate and timely estimates are delivered on the agreed upon dates.
Attend all corporate required training courses as deem necessary for the position
Be willing to travel to a site location (overnight) as needed.

Education and Experience:

Technical diploma or University degree
10+ years related experience
Exposure to field construction activities for industrial projects.
Experience in developing high level estimates (Equipment / Capacity factored, internal benchmarks) with limited information for early stages of project

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong working knowledge in Aspen-tech (k-Base) estimating program is essential
Ability to work on yearly update of tools and templates (K- Base, Escalation, Labour rate)
Ability to work with team members to produce estimating deliverables in a timely manner.
Good interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills are a must
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential.
A self starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills to compare estimates with internal and external benchmarks
Ability to provide personal and technical mentorship to junior staff members & extended teams
Must be able to work on multiple estimates simultaneously
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

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