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Job Title

Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator

Company

TWD is an engineering, procurement, and construction management consulting company providing project development, execution and specialty engineering services for the oil and gas industry with expertise ranging from refinery, pipelines, renewables, food and beverage, power, downstream chemical processing, and much more.

Salary

CA$55,000.00–CA$75,000.00 yearly

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Burlington, ON office; candidates can be located in Alberta or BC.

Job Summary

As an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator you will support the preparation and analysis of capital cost estimates for projects across the oil & gas and infrastructure sectors.

You will work closely with project teams to ensure accurate, timely, and well-documented estimates are delivered to support project planning, budgeting, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Intermediate user of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator.
• Using Aspen Economic Evaluation software, prepare multi‑disciplined project estimates; prepare and manage cost estimates for all sizes of Energy projects, including Oil and Gas facilities, Pipelines, and Green Energy per AACEI guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate estimate plans for projects of all size and complexity.
• Provide bases of estimates and conduct CCE using the basis of estimate.
• Present estimates for internal and client reviews, answer questions and confidently explain details.
• Review and revise CCE policy and procedures with aim to increase accuracy and consistency of estimates.
• Manage a small team of supporting CCE staff and lead estimate revisions with project teams.
• Provide input into business development activities as to the level of effort required to complete CCE scope.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Assist project services with project schedule development and updates Estimate Development.
• Prepare capital cost estimates in accordance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Analyze engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Apply cost data, benchmarks, and historical information to support estimate development.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope and align estimate assumptions.
• Support the development of project cost baselines and change management processes.
• Participate in estimate reviews and risk analysis workshops.
• Develop and maintain estimate documentation including basis of estimate, assumptions, and cost breakdown structures.
• Generate estimate summary reports and detailed cost breakdowns for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support periodic cost trending, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Contribute to the enhancement of estimating tools, templates, and databases.
• Participate in lessons learned reviews to improve estimating practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience using Aspen Cost Estimating 4–9 Years experience in capital estimating experience, in energy, oil and gas, pipeline and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of industry-standard estimating methodologies and practices.
• Worked in Large & Small Projects.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• AACE Certification is a benefit.
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera would be an asset.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.