Senior Estimator

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description This position is responsible for the overall implementation and direction for the assigned area/discipline of the estimating functions to provide services, procedures, and methods for the timely and accurate issuance of estimates and supporting documentation to the client and project management. In responding to estimating requests, is responsible for ensuring that departmental and company requirements are met. This position may direct the quantitative development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs, as well as the coordination of information among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance.

On large to mid-sized or multiple projects, the individual, if on the leadership track, may act independently or may direct a staff of other estimating professionals. If on a technical track, the individual will report to an upper-level estimator on a mega or extremely large-sized projects.

Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team

Lead the development of the total project estimate; detailed and/or conceptual

Develop cost estimates for labor, materials and equipment for the scope of work Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and make cost contingency recommendations

Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

Develop detailed electrical Material Take‑Offs (MTOs) for cable, tray, conduit, grounding, lighting, MCCs, switch gear, transformers, heat tracing, and related bulk materials.

Prepare accurate electrical material pricing and labour effort‑hour units based on project scope and standards.

Create electrical work packages and coding structures aligned with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure complete cost capture.

Integrate electrical discipline inputs into Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) estimates, including indirects, escalation, and contingency.

Reconcile electrical estimates with drawings, one‑lines, load lists, equipment lists, and vendor/subcontractor quotations.

Conduct QA/QC reviews of electrical quantities, calculations, and unit rates, and review junior estimators’ work when applicable.

Coordinate and validate vendor quotes for major electrical equipment such as substations, E‑houses, switch gear, and power distribution systems.

Incorporate mining‑specific constructability considerations including long cable runs, outdoor substations, remote locations, and temporary power/E&I construction needs.

Maintain and update electrical unit‑rate databases and norms, and contribute to improving estimating practices and tools.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to align cost assumptions and ensure estimate completeness.

Support estimate reviews and presentations by explaining electrical assumptions, methodologies, basis of estimate, and major cost drivers.

Other duties as assigned

Basic

Job Requirements Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management,…