Cost Estimator III
BH-297938
Posted: 12/03/2025
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- Canada Alberta Calgary
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Job Title: Cost Estimator III
Job Number: 53267-1
Location: Calgary
Estimated Start Date: April 14, 2025
End/Renewal Date: April 14, 2026 (high chance of renewal)
Shift: Mon-Fri 8hrs/day
MAIN FUNCTIONS: The Cost Engineer will perform cost estimate preparation for all Gate and Funding milestones for portfolio projects <$500M. They are expected to participate in Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review process improvements.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to Leve1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 would:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Job Number: 53267-1
Location: Calgary
Estimated Start Date: April 14, 2025
End/Renewal Date: April 14, 2026 (high chance of renewal)
Shift: Mon-Fri 8hrs/day
MAIN FUNCTIONS: The Cost Engineer will perform cost estimate preparation for all Gate and Funding milestones for portfolio projects <$500M. They are expected to participate in Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review process improvements.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to Leve1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 would:
- Be responsible for developing cost estimates
- Engages with project team and functional team, including planner and scheduler and Client’s accounting staff
- Assist in development of C&SE deliverables (includes Cost and Schedule Estimate, estimate basis documents, Benchmarking analysis, etc.)
- Previous oil and gas cost estimating experience
- Strong technical mentoring skills
- Strong cost estimating skillset, including industry programs (e.g., ASPEN, etc.)
- Identifies capital efficiency opportunities and risks on projects
- Minimal travel within Alberta may be required
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within discipline or equivalent professional experience
- 15+ years’ of experience working on projects
- Skills to negotiate and broker successful solutions between Internal Coordination parties above
- Advanced level proficiency in Cost Estimating
- Strong Influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to organize, plan, control, coordinate, and effectively manage cross-functional activities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.