Senior Estimator – Multi-Discipline
- Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 8+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, with multi-discipline exposure.
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
DCM Integrated Solutions Inc. is a leading player in the industrial construction sector, specializing in industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround services in the oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, industrial processing, and infrastructure industries. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Senior Estimator – Multi-Discipline to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive, multi-discipline cost estimates spanning mechanical, structural, piping, civil, electrical, and instrumentation scopes. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep industrial construction knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior estimators while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Senior Estimator – Multi-Discipline to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Senior Estimator will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive, multi-discipline cost estimates spanning mechanical, structural, piping, civil, electrical, and instrumentation scopes. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep industrial construction knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior estimators while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate Leadership
- Lead and own the full estimating lifecycle for multi-discipline industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects.
- Review scopes of work across disciplines to develop a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
- Coordinate inputs from discipline estimators to produce a single, cohesive, competitive bid.
- Cost Estimation & Analysis
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates using industry-standard estimating tools and software.
- Analyze historical data and benchmarking to validate the accuracy and competitiveness of estimates.
- Develop labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing strategies.
- Execution & Methodology
- Develop execution methodologies and support high-level schedules in response to RFP/RFQs.
- Work with project managers, construction supervisors, and engineers to optimize construction methods.
- Risk & Commercial Review
- Proactively identify risks and uncertainties, and develop mitigation, clarification, and contingency strategies.
- Analyze and assess contractual clauses and commercial terms.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Mentor and guide junior and intermediate estimators, reviewing their work for accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate and participate in the preparation of tender documents.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project requirements.
- Related post-secondary education or construction supervision background (Diploma / Degree / Field Experience).
- 8+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, with multi-discipline exposure.
- Proven track record leading and delivering competitive estimates on large industrial projects.
- Experience with boilers, fired heaters, and related fixed/rotating equipment is considered a strong asset.
- Industrial job site experience is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Accubid and Bluebeam considered an asset.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of scheduling.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, sociable, positive team member with leadership ability.
- Full time – 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week
- Based in Sherwood Park, AB
- Travel to various job sites across Western Canada as required
- Group benefits, insurance plan and RRSP
- Family-friendly business environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the full estimating lifecycle for multi-discipline industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects, coordinating discipline inputs and preparing competitive cost estimates. Develop execution methodologies and schedules, assess commercial risks and contract terms, and mentor estimators while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires related post-secondary education or construction supervision experience, plus at least eight years of industrial construction estimating experience with multi-discipline exposure and a record of leading estimates for large projects. Candidates should have strong scheduling, analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills; experience with boilers and fixed or rotating equipment, industrial job sites, Accubid, and Bluebeam is an asset.
Skills
- Multi-Discipline Estimating
- Cost Estimation
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Analysis
- Industrial Construction
- Risk Assessment
- Contract Review
- Scheduling
- Execution Methodology
- Bid Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Accubid
- Bluebeam
Benefits
- Group Benefits
- Insurance Plan
- RRSP
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Industrial Construction
- Construction Maintenance
- Turnaround Services
- Multi-Discipline Estimating
- Mechanical
- Structural
- Piping
- Civil
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Cost Estimates
- Labour Pricing
- Material Pricing
- Equipment Pricing
- Subcontractor Pricing
- Historical Data
- Benchmarking
- Execution Methodology
- Project Scheduling
- Risk Mitigation
- Contingency Strategies
- Contractual Clauses
- Tender Documents
- Boilers
- Fired Heaters
- Fixed Equipment
- Rotating Equipment
- Microsoft Office
- Accubid