Intermediate Estimator

Intermediate Estimator – Power Generation, Energy, Mining, Nuclear, and Infrastructure – Calgary, AB – Full Time –

The Intermediate Estimator plays a key role in developing and validating cost estimates that support PTAG’s clients across a variety of major capital projects in the Power Generation, Energy, Mining, Nuclear, and Infrastructure sectors. Reporting to the Senior Estimator or Director, Project Services, this role contributes to all stages of project development — from conceptual design through execution — by preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates, conducting cost analysis, and ensuring consistency with PTAG’s estimating standards and methodologies.

The Intermediate Estimator is expected to bring a solid foundation in cost estimating and project controls, while continuing to develop technical depth, analytical capability, and leadership skills through mentorship and hands‑on project delivery experience.

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

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• Prepare and update detailed cost estimates for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities across multiple disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, structural).
• Validate estimate inputs by reviewing engineering deliverables, quantity takeoffs, and vendor quotations.
• Ensure estimates are aligned with project scope, schedule, and execution strategy.

• Follow PTAG’s estimating standards, templates, and procedures to maintain consistency and quality across all deliverables.
• Support senior estimators and subject matter experts in estimate reviews, benchmarking, and validation exercises.
• Contribute to the preparation and documentation of Basis of Estimate (BOE) reports.

• Maintain cost data, historical information, and unit rate databases in alignment with PTAG's systems and practices.
• Assist in performing benchmarking and trend analysis to support project evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to understand design developments and scope changes.
• Support the evaluation of design modifications, value engineering proposals, and change orders.
• Ensure estimate revisions are properly documented and traceable through the project lifecycle.

• Conduct basic cost risk and sensitivity analysis to assess potential variations in cost outcomes.
• Support senior estimators and project managers in developing contingency recommendations and risk assessments.

• Utilize estimating tools and software such as Cleopatra, Eco Sys, or equivalent to support estimate development.
• Assist in integrating estimating data with project control systems (e.g., Primavera, SAP) to improve visibility and data consistency.
• Identify areas for efficiency improvement in estimating workflows and participate in system enhancement initiatives.

• Actively participate in PTAG's mentorship and training programs to strengthen technical expertise and estimating acumen.
• Seek guidance from senior team members while demonstrating increasing autonomy and ownership of deliverables.
• Contribute to the knowledge‑sharing culture by…