Estimating Controls Specialist

What is the Opportunity?

The Estimating Controls Specialist will support our Nuclear Estimating & Proposals team by managing both historical and current cost data, productivity metrics and account development. Other responsibilities include the work planning and generation of proposal-level schedules using Primavera (P6). This role focuses on improving estimate accuracy, consistency, and efficiency through data analysis, reporting, scheduling and visualization. The position will work closely with estimators, estimate managers, the proposal team and company leadership. The position plays a key role in standardizing estimating data, integrating estimates and schedules, continuous improvement initiatives, supporting post‑project analysis, developing dashboards, metrics and tools that will be used during leadership estimate reviews and approvals. What You'll Do Here:

• Maintain and upgrade the existing standardized cost account database, libraries and reference materials.
• Collect, manage and analyze historical estimated and project cost actuals to identify trends, variances, and risk factors that will support future estimating efforts.
• Support the estimating team by providing conceptual, budgetary and detailed data driven insights, including historical unit rates and benchmarks, productivity trends and performance metrics.
• Develop cost models and benchmarks for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work across multiple disciplines.
• Produce detailed, resource-loaded P6 schedules that reflect and align with the estimate.
• Perform post bid and post project analysis to compare estimated vs. actual costs.
• Apply statistical analysis techniques to drive estimate accuracy.
• Collaborate with experienced estimators to validate quantities, production rates, assumptions and factors.
• Support the estimate review and approval process by creating cost summaries, comparisons, charts, and analytical data.
• Develop dashboards, reports, procedures and process guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of estimating and cost data.
• Establish data standards, definitions, and documentation for estimating inputs.
• Work with other groups to integrate data (construction, fabrication, project controls, finance, etc.).
• Collaborate with other Aecon divisions to align account structure, production and benchmarking data.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes through data, automation, and analytics.
• Stay current on construction best practices, cost trends, market conditions, and industry benchmarks.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with a focus on data analytics
• 3–5 years of experience in project controls, scheduling and data analysis, preferably within a construction related industry
• Ability to acquire and maintain a high proficiency / expertise with estimating software
• Scheduling experience with Primavera (P6)
• Knowledge of construction cost structures, assemblies, and estimating methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, PivotTables) and data visualization tools (i.e. Power BI)
• Independently required to plan, schedule, and manage their own time, as well as support others.
• Collaboration with cross functional teams
• Process improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and a strong commitment to meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation and oral communication skills
• Decisive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in complex environments
• High level of integrity and accountability

Reason for vacany: New Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000 Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.