Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985. We are innovators at our core. We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America. For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.
We are innovators in the energy industry. We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments; including electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.
The world needs energy, and better engineering makes the projects that deliver it safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Our multi-discipline teams have designed some of the most challenging and successful projects in the North American energy sector, from early-stage studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions. We take pride in doing that work well, and just as much pride in continuously improving how we do it.
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.
We do not just say we're a great place to work, our people do. Vista has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, a Best Workplace for Mental Health, and a Best Workplace for Women. These awards are earned through confidential surveys completed by our own team, so they reflect how people here actually feel and not just how we choose to describe ourselves.
What our people value most is how we work together. You will join experienced leaders and mentors who are genuinely invested in your growth, in teams built around collaboration rather than silos. We hire capable people, trust them to do their best work, and treat them as people rather than employee numbers. We are proud of the culture this creates, and we work hard to protect it as we grow.
Vista is also a place for people who like to make this better. If you are energized by innovating, by questioning how things are done and by helping vista continuously improve, you will be in good company. We back that work with strong, modern project systems run by people who know how to get the most from them, but it is our people, not our tools, that make Vista what it is.
An opportunity with Vista is more than a job. It is the chance to do challenging meaningful work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who want to see you succeed.
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A challenging and rewarding work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects across the energy industry
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Talented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another's success
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The chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, where your ideas are heard and innovation is part of how we actually work, not just something we say.
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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
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Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program
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Company-sponsored social events and team sports
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Half-day Fridays and free parking
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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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