{bc}
Apply
successfactors

Cost Estimator, Data center construction

Bell Canada
Regina, CAN
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago
Power BISAP

Full Job Posting

Key Responsibilities

  • Early-Stage Project Estimating
  • Develop conceptual, order-of-magnitude, Class D, and Class C estimates for newly identified projects, sites, expansions, and major infrastructure packages.
  • Translate preliminary business, capacity, technical, site, and schedule requirements into an initial capital cost range.
  • Prepare estimates using parametric models, historical benchmarks, unit rates, allowances, and comparable project data.
  • Update estimates at project-development gates as scope, design, schedule, procurement strategy, and market information mature.
  • Compare alternative sites, capacities, phasing plans, technical solutions, and delivery strategies. Basis of Estimate & Scope Definition
  • Prepare Basis of Estimate documents covering scope, methodology, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, escalation, contingency, and estimate accuracy.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Land Development, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Project Delivery to validate inputs and scope boundaries.
  • Develop cost breakdown structures aligned with the program WBS and cost-control framework.
  • Identify scope gaps, interfaces, owner-furnished equipment, enabling works, temporary works, utility requirements, and operational-readiness costs. Cost Planning, Benchmarking & Risk
  • Maintain cost models, historical data, unit rates, benchmarks, escalation assumptions, and estimating templates.
  • Normalize costs across sites, capacities, locations, delivery models, and estimate dates.
  • Identify uncertainty, cost risks, opportunities, and major cost drivers.
  • Recommend contingency appropriate to scope and design maturity.
  • Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis for capacity, phasing, schedule, escalation, site conditions, equipment strategy, and utility scope. Market Intelligence & Estimate Validation
  • Coordinate budget quotations for major equipment, construction packages, professional services, and long-lead items.
  • Monitor relevant labour, material, equipment, logistics, and construction-market trends.
  • Review consultant, contractor, designer, and vendor estimates for completeness, consistency, and reasonableness.
  • Reconcile estimate versions and explain changes in scope, quantities, rates, escalation, contingency, and exclusions. Business Cases, Governance & Reporting
  • Provide cost inputs for business cases, capital plans, funding requests, and executive decision materials.
  • Prepare concise estimate summaries showing cost range, assumptions, exclusions, contingency, risks, and principal cost drivers.
  • Present recommendations to the Director, Program Controls, project leaders, Finance, and executive stakeholders.
  • Support the Director, Program Controls in launching and implementing estimating processes, standards, templates, tools, and governance routines.
  • Maintain an estimate register showing status, maturity, version, approval basis, and next update. Estimate Handover to Cost Control
  • Provide the approved estimate, Basis of Estimate, cost breakdown, assumptions, exclusions, escalation, contingency, risk allowances, and reconciliation history.
  • Map the estimate into approved cost codes, control accounts, and reporting structures with Cost Control.
  • Support initial budget baselining and clarify estimate assumptions during execution planning.
  • Use actual costs and variances from Cost Control to improve future benchmarks and estimates. Critical Qualifications Experience in capital cost estimating, cost planning, quantity surveying, project controls, commercial management, construction management, or a related discipline. Ability to develop credible high-level estimates from limited and evolving information. Understanding of conceptual, Class D, Class C, and progressively detailed estimating methodologies. Experience preparing Basis of Estimate documentation and identifying assumptions, exclusions, allowances, escalation, contingency, and cost risk. Strong analytical and financial skills, including advanced spreadsheet modelling and cost analysis. Ability to review external estimates, challenge assumptions constructively, and communicate with executives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting data centre, mission-critical, telecommunications, industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects. Familiarity with data centre site development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, cooling, utility, building-shell, white-space, network, and security infrastructure. Experience with estimating software, cost databases, Power BI, Primavera P6, SAP, EcoSys, or similar tools. Professional designation or certification such as CCP, CEP, PQS, RICS, PMP, or equivalent. Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Additional Information: Position Type: Management Job Status: Regular - Full Time Job Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal Work Arrangement: Hybrid Application Deadline: 11/05/2026 For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs. Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted. We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong. Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or [email protected] to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us. Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy ( see Phenom for details ) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. Created: Canada, SK, Regina Bell, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Apply for this job in 1 click

Skip the repetitive application forms

Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.

Sarah M.James T.Maya R.

Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career

Start Free Today

More from this employer

More jobs at Bell Canada

Retail Operations Expert, Sherway Gardens, Non-mgmt

Etobicoke, CAN

Discovered 5 days agoPart-time

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Lime Ridge Mall

Hamilton, CAN

Discovered 5 days agoPart-time

Contracts Specialist

Regina, CAN

Discovered 5 days agoFull-time

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Parkland Mall

Red Deer, CAN

Discovered 5 days agoPart-time

Senior Manager, Program Controls, Data Center Construction

Regina, CAN

Discovered 5 days agoFull-time

Retail Sales Associate, Station Mall

Sault Ste. Marie, CAN

Discovered 5 days agoFull-time

Senior Power Systems Architect

Toronto, CAN

Discovered 6 days agoFull-time