Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Cost Estimator, COM

Comtech Group

$105K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Project Cost Estimating or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant area
  • Recognized P.Eng. licensure or relevant certifications (CET, AACE, CIQS)
  • Experience with complex AT and Station Box Works
  • Proficiency in estimating systems and advanced estimating concepts

Responsibilities

  • Perform medium complex estimating assignments for capital projects
  • Develop estimate plans, budgets, and schedules for major projects
  • Independently create and manage cost estimates and schedules
  • Participate in all project phases to prepare construction cost estimates
  • Analyze cost breakdowns and price schedules from contractors
  • Implement and maintain cost estimation practices and standards
  • Support project change control processes including delay claims and change order validations

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through training and continuing education
  • Collaborative work environment with access to innovative technology
  • Opportunities to lead and mentor a small estimating team
  • Engagement with large, impactful projects that shape communities
  • Access to a global network of industry professionals through Accenture
Full Job Description
Job Title Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Cost Estimator, COM Location Toronto, ON CA (Primary) Category Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management Job Type Full-time THE WORK: You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough." You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you'll do exactly that. You'll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we're transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. Because "good enough" builds the past. You're here to build what's next, on a team that outperforms every norm. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (Internal Title: Estimation III) Plan appropriate means and methods and perform medium complex estimating assignments for capital and professional services projects. Provide support for large or mega complex estimates Contribute to the development of estimate plans, budgets, and schedules for major projects Independently perform overall schedule and production of the cost estimates Develop criteria for the pricing structures and guide to ensure complete and reasonable pricing Formulate discipline estimates and cost presentations, comparisons, and reconciliations Participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates throughout all phases of the project Verify quantity take-offs Support the estimating team in maintaining and trending historical cost data Prepare estimate documentation Analyze cost breakdowns and price schedules submitted by contractors Create and implement cost estimation practices, standards, procedures, and tools Ensure project estimates and forecasts reflect current and recent market values Establish cost estimates to support procurement activities, planning, design and construction, value engineering, lifecycle and risk assessments Manage project change control processes Provide delay claims, cost estimating, forensic estimating, and change order validation support to projects Review and analyze estimates related to changes and value engineering proposals Evaluate estimating effectiveness by consulting with clients and project staff Complete any tasks assigned by Estimation IV or higher in an efficient and timely manner Working Conditions Office-based HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Cost Estimating or related discipline Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Holding recognized P.Eng. licensure or certifications including Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), and Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) Seasoned experience in AT and Station Box Works (advanced SRS undergrounds) and Surface Segment advanced works. BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Expert understanding of general estimating systems (CostX, HCSS, etc.) Expert estimating skills and knowledge of the estimating elements such as bidding, budgeting, project life cycle, cash flows, forecasting, cost control baseline, and project versus product cost Proficient in general Estimating concepts and practices Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities Effectively lead a small estimating team Competent to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension Demonstrated resource management skills with a focus on availability, limits, constraints, and allocation Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Role Location Annual Salary Range Ontario $105,000 to $155,000

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