Senior Cost Estimator

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U. 

At Stantec, we're not just in the business of designing infrastructure—we're shaping the future. As a global leader in the design and construction of large-scale civil works facilities, water conveyance systems, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment plants, we're committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve communities worldwide.

Your Opportunity

We're currently seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in our multidisciplinary municipal, industrial, and alternative project delivery design and construction management teams. If you're passionate about numbers, thrive on precision, and want to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation Excellence: You'll supervise, facilitate, and coordinate the development of accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates for major capital and construction projects. Your expertise will guide project outcomes and ensure superior client satisfaction.
• Analytical Insight: You'll prepare cost estimates by meticulously analyzing costs, materials, labor, bid documentation, and specifications associated with each project. Your attention to detail will be crucial in delivering reliable estimates.
• Database Management: Design, implement, and maintain cost estimating database(s) using various software applications. Your proficiency will streamline our estimation processes.
• Value Management: Collaborate with project teams to review drawings and specifications, determining costs, and assisting in value management. Your insights will drive cost-effective decisions.
• Validation and Guidance: Evaluate third-party estimates and track market conditions and costs to validate estimates. Provide expert estimating guidance to medium and large projects, even those of extreme complexity.
• Technical Skills: Perform quantity take-offs for large concrete structures, including formwork, reinforcement, and embedded metals. Additionally, contribute to project sequencing and scheduling for complex water projects, building the project master construction schedule.
• Documentation: Writing concise Basis of Estimate and Basis of Schedule reports.
• Client Collaboration: Participate in client cost estimate and schedule reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Risk Assessment: Establish site-specific estimating criteria, including labor, equipment, and material supply. Direct the preparation of cost and schedule risk
• Collaboration with Design Team: Analyze critical path activities and work through issues with the project design team. Your problem-solving skills will be invaluable.
• Team Building: assist management in the development of a coherent estimating and scheduling team and will participate in the staffing and technical development of US resources.