Estimator

TSG STAFFING SERVICES is currently recruiting for an ESTIMATOR for an opportunity in the greater Edmonton area to work in an operating plant environment.

Job Description

• Responsible for project estimates with high proficiency in all areas (i.e. Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical) within the operating facility, for brownfield and greenfield projects
• Developing, approving and presenting estimate plans, budgets and schedules
• Reviewing, approving and issuing recommended contingency rates and escalation rates to be presented to the project team
• Analyzing estimating data and correlating to other projects and standards
• Maintaining requirements of the estimate and anticipating overlaps and gaps in costing
• Ensuring that internal reviews are provided in a timely manner
• Reviewing and providing guidance in the preparation of proposal cash flow models and working capital analysis
• Reviewing and critiquing designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when required
• Participating in risk discussion and associated contingency recommendations

Job Requirements:

• Technical college diploma and/or engineering degree
• 20+ years of estimating experience, preferably with large projects in an operations setting (Chemical, Oil and Gas, Mining)
• Multi-disciplinary estimator (civil, mechanical, piping, instrumentation & electrical estimating experience)
• AACE certified in estimating and/or a current member of AACE International
• Estimating software experience, excellent Excel skills
• Background in SAP an asset
• Understanding of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to write and present estimate plans/basis documents
• Previous experience in an operating plant preferred
• Maintenance and industrial project controls experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes, standards and practices
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

Pay rates or salaries will be based on experience and current market standards. Only selected candidates will be cont

acted.