Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.
We believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.
The benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. While we are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.
The Estimator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cost estimating, cost control, and project management systems, processes, resources, and tools. Duties include:
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Work with the Lead Estimator to plan, develop, and support cost estimates for capital projects, from conceptual to project authorization.
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Plan, schedule, and coordinate estimate deliverables to support timely project execution.
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Prepare and deliver estimates for projects of varying size, complexity, and phase of development.
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Develop capital cost estimates using established work breakdown structures and coding frameworks.
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Maintain cost histories, commodity data, and market tracking information.
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Analyze estimate and schedule risks, assumptions, and potential cost impacts.
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Take ownership of work products, outputs, and recommendations with appropriate independence and accountability.
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Collaborate with Vista project managers to schedule and prioritize estimate deliverables.
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Collaborate with client finance teams and project managers to support estimate development, review, and alignment.
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Support the preparation of cost studies to evaluate design alternatives and identify economical solutions.
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Prepare estimates for contract scope changes and extra work orders.
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Perform other duties as requested.
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Strong understanding of project cost estimation, with superior analytical skills and experience in financial analysis, modeling, and budgeting methodologies.
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Strong Excel capability with a data-centered mindset, including the ability to structure, clean, analyze, validate, and present data to support informed decision-making.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and client stakeholders.
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Ability to meet safety requirements for attending site visits.
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Recognized university degree in engineering or a related field.
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AACE accreditation, such as CCT, CCP, or CEP.
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Five or more years of cost estimation experience in engineering or construction environments.
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Experience in oil and gas projects, particularly well pads, pipelines, and SAGD.
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Understanding of unit price development and benchmarking.
Working with Vista is a chance to contribute to the type of challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn’t excite you, this role likely won’t be a fit.
Challenging projects require focus, and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data-centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real-time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides increased transparency and collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.
An opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.
A stimulating, fast-paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects
A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capable
An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions
A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number
Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program
Company-sponsored social events and team sports
Flexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parking
An organization that values and encourages diversity
Please complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting. By submitting this application, you consent to our Privacy Policy, and you consent to receive transactional electronic messages from Vista and third parties acting on our behalf.
Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.
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