Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you ready to bring precision, strategy, and insight to complex projects? Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Project Controls Specialist/Sr. Estimator plays a key role in shaping the financial foundation of our regional project portfolio. You’ll oversee the creation of project estimates from initial scoping to final delivery, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven results. Additionally, work with Project Controls and stakeholders on benchmarking efforts to deliver dependable cost and schedule performance metrics. We’re looking for a seasoned professional who thrives on complexity, brings strategic thinking to every estimate, and communicates with clarity and confidence. If you’re driven by accuracy, collaboration, and the excitement of turning data into decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements:

• Technical diploma or university degree.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management and project controls principles, including estimating, cost control, planning/scheduling, and risk analysis.
• Demonstrated capability in conducting and applying benchmarking analysis to improve estimate accuracy and cost predictability.
• AACEI Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and review estimates for all project stages (Pre-Scoping, Scoping, Concept Select, DBM, FEED, Check) for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Assess project definition, scope maturity, execution strategy, and schedule for each estimate class; identify and communicate key risks and opportunities.
• Deliver comprehensive cost estimating services, adhering to RPS PC Governance standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify alternatives for improving performance and reducing costs.
• Ensure effective cooperation and information sharing across all disciplines for accurate estimate development.
• Foster a cohesive estimating team and maintain strong relationships with EP Contractors, Construction, internal Suncor groups, contract resources, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of estimates.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project teams, resolving and escalating issues as needed.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of cost components in both Upstream/Downstream projects.
• Facilitate the development and execution of benchmarking plans and deliverables, ensuring integration of benchmarking results into project estimates and decision-making
• Exhibit strong communication, numerical, and data analysis skills.

Location and other Key Details:

• This position is office-based, with a preferred location at the Syncrude site in Fort McMurray. Candidates may also be considered for the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Avenue S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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