Suncor Energy

Project Controls Senior Estimator

Suncor Energy • $100K — $130K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Technical diploma or university degree with 15+ years of related estimating experience.
  • Experience in field construction activities for large industrial projects.
  • Ability to develop early-stage, high-level estimates using limited information, including factored and internal benchmark estimates.
  • Knowledge of AACEI estimating standards and their practical application.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Capacity to manage multiple project estimates and competing priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate Class 5 to Class 1 capital cost estimates following Suncor and industry standards.
  • Apply estimating methodologies tailored to project phases, including factored, parametric, and detailed approaches.
  • Build comprehensive project estimates covering all cost components from direct costs to contingencies.
  • Prepare key deliverables such as Estimate Preparation Plans and Basis of Estimate for leadership reviews.
  • Lead estimate reviews, benchmarking, and risk analysis to inform stakeholders effectively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project scopes and strategies, identifying gaps in scope.
  • Manage estimating processes with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance with governance and guidelines.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with regional uplifts and bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off for work-life balance.
  • Talent development programs, including internal mobility and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Project Controls Senior Estimator leads the development of accurate, defensible cost estimates for complex capital projects and supports key investment decisions, project approvals, and execution planning across Suncor's portfolio. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, this role is critical to delivering high-quality cost insight throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and Project Controls, you will review contractor estimates across all D&MP stages, analyze historical project costs, develop benchmarks, and apply lessons learned to future estimates. The ideal candidate brings strong technical estimating expertise and can clearly communicate key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities based on project scope, execution strategy, and schedule maturity.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development


Minimum Requirements:
  • Technical diploma or university degree, with 15+ years of related estimating experience.
  • Experience in field construction activities for large industrial projects.
  • Proven ability to develop early-stage, high-level estimates using limited information, including factored estimates and internal benchmarks.
  • Knowledge of AACEI estimating standards and their practical application.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment while also working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project estimates and competing priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience with Aspen-Tech Capital Cost Estimator would be considered an asset.
  • Oil and Gas/Oil Sands industry experience is considered an asset


Don't have all the qualifications listed? That's ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and validate Class 5 to Class 1 capital cost estimates in accordance with Suncor and industry standards.
  • Apply appropriate estimating methodologies based on project phase, including factored, parametric, detailed, and probabilistic approaches.
  • Build complete project estimates covering all cost components, including direct and indirect field costs, engineering, owner's costs, escalation, and contingency.
  • Prepare and present key estimate deliverables such as the Estimate Preparation Plan (EPP), Basis of Estimate (BoE), and estimate presentations for decision gates, peer reviews, and leadership.
  • Lead estimate reviews, benchmarking, validation, and contingency risk analysis, using data and insights to inform and influence stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and service providers to align scope, execution strategy, and schedule, while identifying and closing scope definition gaps.
  • Support development of best-in-class project estimates by identifying key drivers of predictability and competitiveness, and optimizing project scope, execution, and schedule.
  • Manage end-to-end estimating and benchmarking processes with minimal supervision, while ensuring compliance with internal governance, estimating guidelines, and external regulatory or partner requirements.


Location and other Key details:
  • The position will be based at the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Center at 150 - 6th Ave S.W
  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with business travel to sites
  • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work


Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About Suncor Energy

Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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