Our client, NB Power, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Estimator based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. This is a 6-month contract from September 17, 2025 to March 14, 2025. Applications must be submitted online and received no later than the end of business day, Wednesday, August 27, 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Estimator acts on behalf of NB Power and is responsible for providing cost estimating support to enable better project management decision making on required cost, schedule, and risk mitigation plans to maintain project delivery.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:

Experience in excess of five (5) years’ experience in estimating function in capital construction projects.
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
Knowledge of estimating tools and databases.
Knowledge of document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).

This role will be responsible for timely and accurate developments and issuance of estimates and supporting documents. This role will conduct detailed review of the estimates provided by the consultants. This position will coordinate information between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, schedule, cost control, etc. and participating in QRA conducted by consultants including providing inputs as required.
Prepares detailed estimate of project cost based on project scope provided by the Project Manager.
Performing earned value analysis to support project management and executive reporting, including the development of improved processes for linking Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) costs and project schedules.
Performs field visits to support estimates.
Supports cost analyst in analyzing variances.
Prepares updated project cost estimates as the project is further defined.
Developing and maintaining project estimating procedures, guides, and templates that are aligned with NB Power and industry best practices.

Participates in post-mortem review of the estimates and incorporates any recommendations into subsequent estimates.

• Mandatory Qualifications:

University degree in Engineering OR an Engineering Technologist diploma.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an estimating function in capital construction projects.
Detailed knowledge of estimating tools and databases.
Experience in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).