Posted 5 days ago
Project Estimator
@ Spirit Omega Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Spirit Omega Inc. is hiring a contract Project Estimator in Edmonton for 12 months to support its Transmission Program Management team on high-voltage transmission projects. The role builds cost estimates and supports project managers from inception to close-out, working 40 hours a week on fixed daytime hours with no overtime.
Pay:
$10,500–$125,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates for transmission projects
- Complete quantity take-offs and determine labour, equipment and material needs
- Support capital budgets, business cases and AUC filings
- Review contractor estimates, tenders and change orders
- Maintain Basis of Estimate documentation and estimating databases
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in engineering, engineering technology or construction management
- 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, utilities or heavy civil
- Experience estimating high-voltage transmission or substation projects is an asset
- P.Eng., C.E.T. or equivalent designation is an asset
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSTS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management |
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Spirit Omega Inc.
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Full company description
Spirit Omega (formerly Spirit Staffing & Consulting) is an Indigenous-Women owned business, committed to providing quality service and professional staff for temporary, contract or direct-hire roles. We have qualified Placement Specialists who conduct intense evaluations and reference checks to ensure complete client satisfaction, and our extensive database includes experienced technical and administrative employees. Our successful team is honored to be the recipient of numerous business awards. Spirit Omega currently operates out of Calgary, AB but places contractors and employees all across Canada! We have established partnerships across Canada to service national contracts and our new partnership has enabled international expansion. We also have an Industrial Labour and Safety Training Divison, Fast Labour Solutions, which was created in 2000 to provide Industrial Staffing Services including non-skilled and skilled tradespeople. Follow our industrial and safety training division @Fast Labour Solutions!
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- 12,531
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 28
- Reported office locations
- 619B 36th Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2L8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Spirit Omega Inc.
- Spirit Omega Inc
- Spirit Omega
- Specialties
- Staffing
- Aboriginal/Diversity Inclusions
- Oil & Gas
- Engineering
- JR. - SR. Administration
- and Technical Roles
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Spirit Omega (formerly Spirit Staffing & Consulting) is an Indigenous-Women owned business, committed to providing quality service and professional staff for temporary, contract or direct-hire roles. We have qualified Placement Specialists who conduct intense evaluations and reference checks to ensure complete client satisfaction, and our extensive database includes experienced technical and administrative…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human Resources Services |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | StaffingAboriginal/Diversity InclusionsOil & GasEngineeringJR. - SR. Administrationand Technical Roles |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Location: Edmonton, AB
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: 40 hours/week
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily, excluding Weekends and Stat holidays. OT is not applicable.
The Project Estimator to support the Transmission Program Management team in planning and executing multiple high voltage transmission projects.
The Project Estimator is accountable for coordinating the delivery of assigned projects and supporting a team of Project Managers in the delivery of all aspects of a project from inception through to close out, including: cost and schedule monitoring, scheduling crews, contract management, HSE reporting, quality management coordinating regulatory deliverables and records management.
- Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for transmission projects, including overhead and underground lines, substations, and asset replacement or upgrade programs
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, standards, and scopes of work to support estimate development
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs and determine labour, equipment, and material requirements
- Apply standardized estimating methodologies, unit rates, and historical cost data
- Identify estimating assumptions, cost drivers, risks, and uncertainties, including development of escalation and contingency allowances
- Collaborate with Engineering and Construction to assess constructability, sequencing, and execution strategies
- Support capital budget development, business case preparation, and Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) filings
- Review contractor estimates, tender submissions, and change orders for scope completeness and cost reasonableness
- Maintain estimating databases, cost models, and estimating documentation
- Prepare and maintain Basis of Estimate documentation, including inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions
- Participate in post-project reviews to improve estimating accuracy and processes
- Other duties that may be assigned consistent with the job description
- Diploma or degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, electric transmission, power utilities, or heavy civil infrastructure
- Proven experience estimating high-voltage transmission and/or substation projects is an asset
- Professional designation (P.Eng., C.E.T., or equivalent) is considered an asset
- Experience in a regulated transmission utility environment and familiarity with AUC capital governance processes is considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for field visits within Edmonton
Certifications and Training
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Thank you for applying. We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the hiring process.
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