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Senior Estimator
@ adecco
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
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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Source and dates
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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
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., AACE, CCP, CEP, PQS, CIQS |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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adecco
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Düsseldorf |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 658 |
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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