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Senior Estimator

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Calgary, Alberta

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Adecco is hiring a Senior Estimator on a temporary full-time contract in Calgary, AB, to support a high-profile capital project. The role covers cost leadership from concept development through execution planning, including estimate development, cost risk analysis and estimating standards. The posting lists weekly pay, health and safety programs, and medical and dental benefits once qualified.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project cost estimates from concept through execution
  • Prepare cost models, quantity take-offs and estimate packages
  • Lead estimate reviews, benchmarking and risk assessments
  • Support business cases and project approvals
  • Develop estimating standards, databases and tools

Requirements summary:

  • 8 years of estimating or cost engineering experience
  • Engineering or construction management degree or diploma
  • Experience on large capital projects in infrastructure, energy or industrial sectors
  • Advanced Excel and estimating software skills
  • P.Eng. or AACE/CCP certification considered a strong asset
  • Legally eligible to work and reside in Canada

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng., AACE, CCP, CEP, PQS, CIQS
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Job description

Adecco is currently hiring an experienced Senior Estimator to support a high-profile capital project, providing cost leadership from concept development through execution planning.

This is a unique opportunity to influence key project decisions, establish estimating standards and processes, and help drive the success of a major infrastructure, energy, industrial, marine, or terminal development.

  • Location: Calgary, AB

  • Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

  • Paid weekly accurate and on time

  • Strong health and safety programs

  • Medical and dental benefits once qualified

  • Free training programs

  • New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project cost estimates from concept through execution

  • Prepare detailed cost models, quantity take-offs, cash flow forecasts, and estimate packages

  • Lead estimate reviews, benchmarking activities, risk assessments, and validation workshops

  • Identify cost drivers, project risks, market impacts, and value opportunities

  • Support business cases, project approvals, governance reviews, and funding requests

  • Integrate market intelligence, procurement strategies, contractor pricing, and industry trends into estimate development

  • Collaborate with cost controls, scheduling, and risk teams to ensure alignment across project controls functions

  • Develop and improve estimating standards, databases, processes, and tools

  • Provide guidance to project teams, consultants, and contractors to improve estimate quality and consistency

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 8 years of estimating, cost engineering, or project controls experience

  • Experience supporting large capital projects within infrastructure, energy, industrial, marine, terminal, or related sectors

  • Proven experience developing estimates from early-stage concepts through project sanction and execution

  • Strong understanding of procurement strategies, contracting models, and construction execution planning

  • Expertise in cost estimating, forecasting, contingency development, and cost risk analysis

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with estimating software and project controls tools

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders

  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is considered a strong asset

  • AACE, CCP, CEP, PQS, CIQS, or other recognized estimating/cost engineering certifications are considered strong assets

  • Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you passionate about building estimating frameworks, influencing major investment decisions, and supporting large-scale capital projects from concept to execution? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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