Estimate Lead - LRT Project (Quantity Surveyor)

BTY is an award-winning professional consultancy providing complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions. With a portfolio of projects valued at over $100B, our experience spans across industries, sectors, and continents.

We stand by our commitment to creating and sustaining an environment that is meaningful as it is inspiring, by fostering alliance, collaboration, and purpose. People here have a voice to discuss ideas, a role to play within an inclusive team, and support for well-being and professional development. Work on high impact engaging projects that support the health of the communities we work, live and play in.

BTY Group is seeking a highly experienced Estimate Lead to oversee all aspects of the Green Line LRT project estimating and cost management. The successful candidate will lead all estimating activities, implement and manage robust cost control systems, deliver accurate cost forecasts, and oversee cash flow forecasting to support project planning and execution.

This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity, effective risk mitigation, and cost transparency for one of Calgary’s most significant infrastructure investments.

What You Get To Do

• Develop project estimate plans and lead preparation of Class 5–Class 1 estimates per industry standards and City guidelines.
• Review and validate consultant/contractor estimates; maintain cost-estimating databases, benchmarks, and tools; and support change management with cost assessments.
• Establish and maintain cost control systems, track budgets, expenditures, and variances, and lead monthly/quarterly cost forecasts with stakeholders.
• Manage contingency plans and drawdowns, prepare detailed cash flow projections, coordinate with finance, and deliver accurate cost reports and dashboards.
• Oversee integration of cost systems with scheduling tools, ensure data quality, manage systems such as InEight/EcoSys/Prism, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across teams on project delivery and performance management.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Controls, Estimating, and Cost Control on major infrastructure or transit projects.
• 8+ years of experience in complex, high-profile, mega construction project.
• Possesses a deep understanding of engineering principles, construction methods, contracts, and cost control techniques.
• Proven track record in leading estimating and cost functions on large capital projects.
• Proficient in cost control systems such as InEight, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard estimating tools (e.g., Hard Dollar).
• Familiarity with AACEI cost management and estimating guidelines.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and project reporting tools like Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Assets

• PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or equivalent designation.
• Knowledge of contract administration and project delivery models (DB, DBF, DBFM).
  
  

Why Consider our Team?

• Work on meaningful projects that impact communities globally.
• Enjoy workplace flexibility with the freedom from a hybrid program.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with health and dental benefits, above-average vacation, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days and more.
• Advance your career with continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Receive health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Get involved in team building and community support activities with a team who have been certified Best Place to Work for 5 years in a row by our employees and Great Place to Work
  
  

BTY values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

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