Estimating Lead

ATCO•Calgary, AB

59d

About The Position

This position reports to the Manager, Project Controls & Governance and is responsible for capital cost estimating activities within ATCO EnPower. Provides oversight, supervises, or produces estimate product and makes estimate product presentations as required. Provides estimating guidance and support to projects of varying degrees of complexity and levels of development maturity. Performs related organizational and administrative activities as directed in the pursuit of EnPower business. Provides related guidance, leadership and training to others as required on projects or within programs. This role will interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of organization, and is expected to consistently apply exceptional interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of work experience in Industrial Construction projects, with at least 5 years of estimating experience
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
Must have excellent organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of supervisors and employees.
The ability to establish and build effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently and in team.
Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Be proficient in all computer software programs, such as MS Office, Oracle products, and project management software

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, P.Eng, considered an asset
Experience across several Industrial sectors, in particular experience in Renewables, Production Plants, Pipelines, and Water/Wastewater is highly desirable
Exposure to Supply Chain Management and Project Controls would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Development & Oversight of Estimating Process
Establish an estimating framework, including standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating projects
Conduct project look backs to compare actual performance to proposals and make recommendations on process improvements to increase profitability and accuracy
Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, attending conferences, and cultivate external relationships
Grow ATCO EnPower’s estimating expertise in applying industry’s latest best practices
Be a part of the decision-making team in identifying best approach to managing and maintaining historical cost database (and other software solutions)
Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends
Project Support
Review project plans and specifications with the team to confirm project scope
Review significant contractor proposals and provide recommendations
Will onboard and orient project estimators in estimation expectations aligned with ATCO EnPower estimating framework
Work with project estimators in preparing and approving Basis of Estimate
Participate in project meetings as required, such as kick-offs, reviews, constructability reviews, etc.
Ensure that estimates created align with ATCO EnPower’s expectations and methodology