Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator

Job summary

The Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator will prepare and analyze multi-disciplined capital cost estimates for energy and infrastructure projects. They will also manage supporting staff, coordinate estimate plans, and collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure project accuracy.

Job details

Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator TWD is an engineering, procurement, and construction management consulting company providing project development, execution and specialty engineering services for the oil and gas industry with expertise ranging from refinery, pipelines, renewables, food and beverage, power, downstream chemical processing, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing clients with effective business and technical solutions through exceptional levels of service, innovation and flexibility. TWD is currently seeking an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator in our Burlington, ON office. Candidate can be located in Alberta or BC. Job Summary As an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator you will support the preparation and analysis of capital cost estimates for projects across the oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. You will work closely with project teams to ensure accurate, timely, and well-documented estimates are delivered to support project planning, budgeting, and execution. Job Responsibilities Prepare quantitative estimates & estimate proposals for projects. Intermediate user of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator. Using Aspen Economic Evaluation software, prepare multi‐disciplined project estimates; prepare and manage cost estimates for all sizes of Energy projects, including Oil and Gas facilities, Pipelines, and Green Energy per AACEI guidelines. Develop and coordinate estimate plans for projects of all size and complexity. Provide bases of estimates and conduct CCE using the basis of estimate. Present estimates for internal and client reviews, answer questions and confidently explain details Review and revise CCE policy and procedures with aim to increase accuracy and consistency of estimates Manage small team of supporting CCE staff and lead estimate revies with project teams Provide input into business development activities as to the level of effort required to complete CCE scope Able to work on multiple projects concurrently Assist project services with project schedule development and updates Estimate Development Prepare capital cost estimates in accordance with industry standards and project requirements. Analyze engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop quantity take-offs and cost estimates. Apply cost data, benchmarks, and historical information to support estimate development. Project Integration Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope and align estimate assumptions. Support the development of project cost baselines and change management processes. Participate in estimate reviews and risk analysis workshops. Documentation and Reporting Develop and maintain estimate documentation including basis of estimate, assumptions, and cost breakdown structures. Generate estimate summary reports and detailed cost breakdowns for internal and external stakeholders. Support periodic cost trending, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed. Process Improvement Contribute to the enhancement of estimating tools, templates, and databases. Participate in lessons learned reviews to improve estimating practices across projects. Qualifications Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Experience using Aspen Cost Estimating 4-9 Years experience in capital estimating experience, in energy, oil and gas, pipeline and industrial projects. Knowledge of industry-standard estimating methodologies and practices. Worked in Large & Small Projects. Proficient with MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel AACE Certification is a benefit Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera would be an asset If you would like to apply for this position, respond directly to this ad for consideration. Though we thank all applicants that apply for this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.

What you’ll do

The Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator will prepare and analyze multi-disciplined capital cost estimates for energy and infrastructure projects. They will also manage supporting staff, coordinate estimate plans, and collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure project accuracy.

Requirements

Candidates must have 4-9 years of experience in capital estimating within the energy, oil and gas, or industrial sectors. A degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management is required, along with proficiency in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator software.

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Capital cost estimating
• Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
• Aspen Economic Evaluation
• Project budgeting
• Quantity take-offs
• Cost analysis
• Project planning
• AACEI guidelines
• Risk analysis
• Variance analysis
• Forecasting
• MS Office
• MS Project
• Primavera
• Engineering deliverables
• Cost breakdown structures
• Project Schedules
• Pipelines
• Industry Standards
• Project Integration
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Variance Analysis
• Change Management Processes
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Business Development
• Construction
• Service Innovation
• Procurement
• Construction Management
• Consulting
• Cost Estimation
• Project Planning
• Oil and Gas
• Refinery Experience
• Renewable Energy
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Primavera (Software)
• Risk Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Templates
• Project Estimation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Cost Estimator
• Estimator
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Cost Estimators