ROLE The Senior Estimator, Pipelines is responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for large-scale oil and gas pipeline projects. 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, Pipelines 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, alignment sheets, specifications, and contract documents to develop accurate cost estimates for pipeline projects.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing using estimating software and databases.
- Lead the preparation of bid proposals for large-scale oil and gas pipeline 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, including terrain, access, seasonal, and right-of-way considerations, and recommend strategies for cost optimization.
- Review historical data and market trends to develop unit pricing, crew productivity rates, 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 - Bachelor's 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 pipeline projects.
- Strong understanding of pipeline 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, AB office with a 5-day work week, 8-hour days. Travel to project sites may be required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Senior Estimator, Pipelines, reports to the Estimating Manager, Pipelines.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Department: Commercial This is a permanent position
