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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Sr. Estimator, COM

Project Controls | Full-time
Job No. 1562 | Vancouver, British Columbia
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You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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(Internal Title: Estimation V)

  • Formulate departmental resource allocation strategies, utilizing this to distribute work and budgets 
  • Approve estimate plans for, budgets, and schedules for major projects and programs 
  • Revalidate the estimate plan as required and manage change to base estimates generated by both internal and external sources, including vendor-driven changes 
  • Exercise authority in managing the work and control the delivery of the project per the project plan   
  • Monitor staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines   
  • Lead the review of complex and mega project estimates and adherence to the scope, schedule, and budget    
  • Identify estimating risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans   
  • Oversee the tracking, monitoring, and reporting on performance against project requirements and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate   
  • Evaluate estimating effectiveness by consulting with clients and staff in line with acceptable standards of workmanship 
  • Provide expert guidance and reviews of all estimates and studies 
  • Analyze estimating data, estimate basis and assumptions, and correlate to other projects and standards for completeness and reasonableness  
  • Maintain the overall requirements of the estimate and anticipate overlaps and gaps in costing  
  • Perform high-level confirmation of developed quantities for completeness and reasonableness 
  • Review criteria for the development of pricing structures and guide to assure complete and reasonable pricing 
  • Advise on discipline estimates and study presentations, comparisons, and reconciliations 
  • Guide projects in identifying scope deviations and incorporate lessons learned into estimates 
  • Recommend contingency and escalation rates to be presented to the team through risk discussion  
  • Manage incorporating commercial terms and conditions (tax and currency exchange, etc.) 
  • Liaise with client personnel to gain an understanding of the specialized aspects of estimating methodologies 
  • Keep stakeholders in the loop of progress, and ensure their buy-in to the developing estimate to ensure acceptance 
  • Develop and guide all classes of project estimates ranging from order of magnitude to detailed working estimates 
  • Optimize design and specifications within the context of a multidisciplinary team 
  • Negotiate scope changes and ensure quality, consistency, and integrity of all deliverables 
  • Finalize and sign off on progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including project team, client executives, and key stakeholders   
  • Clarify internal quality control checks and lead quality issue resolution 
  • Define the success criteria for estimating services and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle   
  • Set and interpret project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders   
  • Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset   
  • Own the management of staff performance on the project or program to ensure excellence in results in parallel with ensuring teams have clear performance objectives  
  • Promote an environment, that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences  
  • Actively participate in the supervision, coaching, mentoring, and training of other members of the team appropriate to their area of accountability 

 WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Office/site based. Some travel required to the US.
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience in complex Project Estimating or related discipline 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 
  • Holding recognized certification in Estimating including P.Eng. licensure, or certifications including Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), and Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)  

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • In-depth knowledge of Procurement and Contract Management of contract types, risk allocation, contract documents, changes, and claims 
  • Extensive understanding of investment decision-making, general concepts, decision analysis, business case and portfolio management   
  • Expert grasp of prevailing estimating means, methods, and systems like CostX, HCSS, etc. 
  • Expert ability to detect, capitalize and be sensitive to others’ strengths    
  • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity   
  • Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension  
  • Effectively lead multi-resource estimation teams promoting teamwork, innovation, and excellence 
  • Skilled in understanding the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs 
  • Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices 
  • Proven success in providing leadership by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities 
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office  
  • Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices 
  • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership      
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines   
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment   
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment  
  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks   

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Work on the largest and best projects: We advise and deliver on our clients largest, most complex capital programs, enabling more efficient use of capital and higher ROI.
  • Work with purpose: Be part of creating positive change and making the world better for our people, our clients, and the communities where we live and work. Embrace sustainability with everything you do—from how we service our clients, partners and communities to how we operate as a responsible business. 
  • Work with reach: When you join us, you’ll work with the top companies with leaders from every industry. Across 120 countries and 40 industries, we work as one team with a common goal—to create 360-degree value by embracing change. While our global reach is impressive, you'll find that our I&CP Americas team is highly accessible and collaborative. 
  • Grow and Thrive Professionally: We invest in you. With a $1.1 billion commitment to our team's learning and development, your growth is prioritized. Whether through leadership training, creative problem-solving workshops, or technical upskilling you have the resources to excel. Our flexible, omni-connected work model also supports a healthy work-life balance, adapting to both professional needs and personal circumstances.
  • Make a difference: Connect your passions and purpose with your profession with opportunities to participate in corporate citizenship, Employee Resource Groups, eco-actions and development-partnership projects. 
  • Awards and Recognition:  We are recognized as leaders within program management and capital project professional services, having been ranked as the 7th largest program management firm by ENR (Engineering News Record). Accenture is recognized among the World’s Best Workplaces™ - Ranked #10 on the World’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work® and Fortune. 

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Colombia $141,000 min to $191,000 max

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Vancouver, British Columbia

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