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Project Estimating Lead
@ Brunel
Calgary, Alberta
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in:
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Project Management
- Business or related discipline
- Professional Certifications (Preferred)
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- 2026-10-12
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Brunel
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This is who we are: A powerful global network. Brunel – Connecting Specialists to Pioneering Projects.
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Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables, Conventional Energy, Mining, Life Sciences, Future Mobility, Industrials & Technology and many other sectors.
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- Brunel
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- Global Company
- Automotive
- Legal
- Finance
- Marketing & Communication
- High-tech
- Project management
- Project and Consulting Solutions
- Workforce Solutions
- Global Mobility Solutions
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- Renewables
- Life Sciences
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- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1975 |
| Specialties | RecruitmentStaffingTraineeshipsGlobal CompanyAutomotiveLegalFinanceMarketing & CommunicationHigh-techProject management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 91 |
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Project Estimating Lead
Location: Calgary, AB
Type: Contract
Duration: One year with potential extension
Rate: $120/hr
Introduction
Brunel is seeking a Project Estimating Lead to lead the development, validation, and management of capital cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle, from concept selection and business case development through detailed engineering and execution. The role provides estimating leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring estimates are accurate, benchmarked, risk-adjusted, and aligned with industry best practices.
The Project Estimating Lead serves as our clietns subject matter expert for project estimating methodologies, cost benchmarking, estimating tools, and estimate assurance processes. The position works closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and external contractors to support investment decisions and successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
Estimating Leadership
- Lead the development of conceptual, screening, Class VI through Class III cost estimates for capital projects.
- Establish estimating strategies, assumptions, methodologies, and execution plans.
- Manage and mentor estimating professionals and contract estimators.
- Provide estimating governance and quality assurance across the project portfolio.
- Promote standardization of estimating processes, tools, and reporting practices.
- Cost Estimate Development
Develop a detailed estimate development plan
- Prepare comprehensive estimates covering: Engineering, tagged Equipment, Bulk materials, Fabrication, Construction labor, Subcontracts, Indirect costs, Owner's costs, Escalation, and Contingency
- Review engineering deliverables and project scope documents to develop estimated quantities and manhours.
- Perform quantity take-offs and validate contractor submissions.
- Develop estimate basis documents and estimate backup documentation.
- Ensure all assumptions, exclusions, and risks are clearly defined.
Benchmarking & Cost Intelligence
- Develop and maintain historical cost databases and benchmarking metrics.
- Analyze market trends, labor rates, productivity factors, commodity pricing, and contractor pricing strategies.
- Identify cost drivers, trends, and opportunities for optimization.
- Develop cost benchmarking ratios and estimate performance metrics.
- Leverage lessons learned from completed projects to improve future estimate accuracy.
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Lead estimate risk assessments and contingency development.
- Identify estimating uncertainties, execution risks, and market impacts.
- Support probabilistic estimating, Monte Carlo analysis, and confidence level assessments where applicable.
- Develop mitigation strategies and value improvement opportunities.
- Support value engineering and constructability reviews.
Contractor & Vendor Engagement
- Coordinate bid requests and estimating information packages.
- Review contractor and vendor quotations for completeness and competitiveness.
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
- Support procurement strategy development.
- Participate in bid evaluations and commercial assessments.
Project Development Support
- Support business case development, AFEs, and capital approval submissions.
- Support project stage-gate reviews.
- Provide estimate updates as the project scope matures.
- Support project scheduling, forecasting, and capital planning activities.
- Present estimate findings and recommendations to project sponsors and senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain estimating procedures, standards, and templates.
- Improve estimating tools and digital solutions.
- Implement industry best practices from AACE International and major capital project organizations.
- Conduct estimate audits and estimate quality reviews.
- Drive estimating capability development across the organization.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in:
- Engineering
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Project Management
- Business or related discipline
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
- AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
- PMP Certification
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation considered an asset.
Experience
Required
- 10+ years of project estimating experience.
- 5+ years leading estimates for major capital projects.
- Experience across project development and execution phases (i.e., Stage 1 to stage 4)
- Experience in energy, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, and petrochemical.
- Experience managing contractor-generated estimates and estimate validations.
Technical Skills
- Advanced cost estimating methodologies.
- Quantity takeoffs and productivity analysis.
- Cost database development.
- Benchmarking and market intelligence.
- Risk-based estimating.
- Contingency analysis.
- Cash flow forecasting.
- Schedule integration.
- Value engineering.
- Estimate assurance reviews.
Software
- EcoSys
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Business acumen
- Decision making
- Influence without authority
- Stakeholder management
- Collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to challenge assumptions using data-driven analysis.
What We Offer
Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort – let us match you to your ideal position.
About Us
Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.
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