Suncor
Senior Estimator
Calgary, AB, CAN · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
Project ManagementSupply ChainCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking
About the role
- Reporting to the Estimating Manager, this role is critical to delivering high-quality cost insight throughout the project lifecycle.
- We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and validate Class 5 to Class 1 capital cost estimates in accordance with Suncor and industry standards.
- Build complete project estimates covering all cost components, including direct and indirect field costs, engineering, owner's costs, escalation, and contingency.
- Lead estimate reviews, benchmarking, validation, and contingency risk analysis, using data and insights to inform and influence stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and service providers to align scope, execution strategy, and schedule, while identifying and closing scope definition gaps.
- Support development of best-in-class project estimates by identifying key drivers of predictability and competitiveness, and optimizing project scope, execution, and schedule.
- Manage end-to-end estimating and benchmarking processes with minimal supervision, while ensuring compliance with internal governance, estimating guidelines, and external regulatory or partner requirements.
- Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
- The Project Controls Senior Estimator leads the development of accurate, defensible cost estimates for complex capital projects and supports key investment decisions, project approvals, and execution planning across Suncor's portfolio.
- Working closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and Project Controls, you will review contractor estimates across all D&MP stages, analyze historical project costs, develop benchmarks, and apply lessons learned to future estimates.
- We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success.
Requirements
- Technical diploma or university degree, with 15+ years of related estimating experience.
- Experience in field construction activities for large industrial projects.
- Knowledge of AACEI estimating standards and their practical application.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment while also working independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience with Aspen-Tech Capital Cost Estimator would be considered an asset.
- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
- The ideal candidate brings strong technical estimating expertise and can clearly communicate key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities based on project scope, execution strategy, and schedule maturity.
- Minimum Requirements:
Compensation
- we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards.
Benefits
- Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Company info
- Think we are a fit?
- At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
- When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success.
- We are a place where talented people thrive.
- As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
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