About the role
Adecco is currently hiring a Junior Cost Estimator - Project Controls reporting to the Project Controls Manager – Estimating. This role will support the development, analysis, and benchmarking of cost estimates across various project stages. This is an excellent opportunity for junior to mid-level professionals with strong analytical skills who are looking to grow within fast-paced oil & energy projects.
Pay: $50- $70/hr (depends on level of experience) Location: Calgary, AB Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-hour days Job type: Full-time | 1-Year Contract with possibility for extension
Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of cost estimates across all D&MP (Decision & Management Process) stages under guidance Assist in developing estimate components, including direct, indirect, engineering, project management, completions & commissioning, escalation, and contingency Analyze and benchmark estimate data using internal and external metrics Contribute to the development of estimate basis documents and presentations Assist in preparing benchmarking packages across multiple project phases Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support end-to-end estimating processes Participate in required corporate training programs Travel to project sites (including overnight stays) to support estimating and field activities
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating or project control within heavy industrial and oil & energy projects Exposure to field construction environments is considered an asset Familiarity with AspenTech (K-Base) estimating software is an asset Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and benchmark cost data Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Power BI Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly organized, collaborative, and deadline-driven Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Canada Must be based in Calgary, AB Must be comfortable with occasional overnight travel to project sites
Why Join? This role offers exposure to major capital projects, hands-on experience in project controls and cost estimation, and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing energy sector environment.
Interested? Apply today! Our recruitment team will review your application and contact qualified candidates.
About Adecco
Perfect placements. Speedy staffing. Tenacious testing. Who’s Adecco, we hear you ask? Only the top provider of first-class HR solutions. Our consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. We equip our clients with priceless industry insight and put everything we’ve got into training and mentoring our candidates.
We’re here to match talented people with the job opportunities and employers they’re looking for. On any given day we connect over 700,000 people with fulfilling opportunities that make the most of their skills now and enable them to develop new expertise for the future.
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About the role
Adecco is currently hiring a Junior Cost Estimator - Project Controls reporting to the Project Controls Manager – Estimating. This role will support the development, analysis, and benchmarking of cost estimates across various project stages. This is an excellent opportunity for junior to mid-level professionals with strong analytical skills who are looking to grow within fast-paced oil & energy projects.
Pay: $50- $70/hr (depends on level of experience) Location: Calgary, AB Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-hour days Job type: Full-time | 1-Year Contract with possibility for extension
Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of cost estimates across all D&MP (Decision & Management Process) stages under guidance Assist in developing estimate components, including direct, indirect, engineering, project management, completions & commissioning, escalation, and contingency Analyze and benchmark estimate data using internal and external metrics Contribute to the development of estimate basis documents and presentations Assist in preparing benchmarking packages across multiple project phases Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support end-to-end estimating processes Participate in required corporate training programs Travel to project sites (including overnight stays) to support estimating and field activities
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating or project control within heavy industrial and oil & energy projects Exposure to field construction environments is considered an asset Familiarity with AspenTech (K-Base) estimating software is an asset Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and benchmark cost data Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Power BI Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly organized, collaborative, and deadline-driven Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Canada Must be based in Calgary, AB Must be comfortable with occasional overnight travel to project sites
Why Join? This role offers exposure to major capital projects, hands-on experience in project controls and cost estimation, and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing energy sector environment.
Interested? Apply today! Our recruitment team will review your application and contact qualified candidates.
About Adecco
Perfect placements. Speedy staffing. Tenacious testing. Who’s Adecco, we hear you ask? Only the top provider of first-class HR solutions. Our consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. We equip our clients with priceless industry insight and put everything we’ve got into training and mentoring our candidates.
We’re here to match talented people with the job opportunities and employers they’re looking for. On any given day we connect over 700,000 people with fulfilling opportunities that make the most of their skills now and enable them to develop new expertise for the future.