Estimator

As an Estimator, you will primarily be responsible for estimating costs associated with our Refinery capital projects. Your goal will be to prepare full, multi-disciplined construction estimates along with all other associated costs. The successful candidate works well with others and communicates clearly. An aptitude for construction is considered a strong asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation - including an annual bonus plan and pension plan

• Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one. The plan offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

• Paid Vacation - plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

• Wellness Support - with an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare multi-disciplined project estimates including indirect costs

• Prepare and manage cost estimates for all estimate classes per AACEI guidelines (Class 5 through Class 1)

• Develop and coordinate estimates for projects of all size and complexity

• Prepare estimates for changes in scope including execution plan changes. Validate deviations and field change notifications for completeness

• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) for estimates based on engineering drawings

• Validate construction contractor pricing

• Maintain data integrity of estimating tools, including wage rates and unit rates

• Able to work with cross disciplinary teams including project management, project controls, engineering, supply management, construction, operations, planners, and third-party contractors to ensure all project scope is properly represented in the estimate.

• Able to work on several projects concurrently, meet deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Lead estimate reviews with project teams

• Develop, maintain, and utilize data base for historical data and other benchmarking data to validate the estimate; validate cost estimates with actual costs from completed projects

• Prepare estimate risk analysis to determine and recommend estimate contingencies

• Identify trends or improvements in estimating norms or historical estimating benchmark data by analyzing actual costs versus estimated costs with a focus on continuous improvement

Your Skills:

• Familiar with multiple aspects of estimating: tools, techniques, and methodologies

• Very strong attention to detail

• Full understanding of direct and indirect field costs, engineering, cost contingency, escalation, allowances, basis of estimate, and other costs from fabrication to install

• Strong self-starter and able to work well independently, as well as, within a collaborative team environment

Your Experience:

• Post-secondary education in engineering, engineering technology, industrial trades, or equivalent experience

• Proficient with MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel. With Excel you must be able to create dashboards, advanced pivot tables, and use other advanced functions. Database experience is considered an asset

• 2+ years of experience in oil and gas, nuclear, and or other heavy industrial construction

• AACE certification(s) an asset.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Job Requirements - Education