JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Cost Estimator to join our Calgary office within the Oil & Gas Canada business unit. We are looking for a motivated, energetic individual with extensive knowledge in cost estimating within an EPC environment.

Our projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects in Oil & Gas along with associated pipelines and refinery infrastructure. Wood has a strong presence in energy transition, supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and across the globe.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada.

Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.

Come and join a winning team! Come and join #TeamWood

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for timely preparation and delivery of various types of cost estimates, including LSTK and EPCM, for conventional and renewable industrial projects.
• Developing project specific estimate plans, schedules, and basis within the project team
• Development of conceptual, factored, semi-detailed, and detailed cost estimates at various project stages.
• Liaising with Construction Management to coordinate constructability, scheduling and project execution inputs for cost estimates.
• Calculating craft labor rates, productivity, and location factors
• Reviewing and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Performing detailed quantitative, cost, cash flow and productivity analysis
• Facilitating risk identification sessions, developing risk models, preparing reports and presentations
• Reviewing estimate to ensure the completeness and high quality of the estimate.
• Presentation of the estimate to internal and external client management
• Providing support to all teams in effectively managing Contracts, associated Change Management issues and key interfaces with stakeholders.
• Support of building and updating company estimating databases, cost index and productivity data.
• Mentoring and coaching members of the estimating team to ensure ongoing development.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)
• A minimum of 10 years multi-discipline estimating experience including lump sum projects and reimbursable estimates related to large ($500 million and higher) LSTK / EPC / EPCM Projects.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of estimating types (Class 1 to 5), methods and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial facility and pipeline estimates.
• Knowledge of construction and execution methodology.
• Proficient in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (K-Base), MS-Excel, MS-Access or other estimating software.
• Experience in conducting risk assessment and evaluation reviews with working knowledge of @ Risk software.
• A distinct results orientation combined with outstanding communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Knowledge and effective of change management and associated processes, including adaptability in aligning required procedures and processes with client needs.
• Strong analytical, interpretive, organizational and problem-solving skills; Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A solid ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.