Cost Estimator

Category Operations & IT Infrastructure Job Id 433117 Req Id: 433117 Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day. We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell. On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks. At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments. Summary Bell's AI Fabric program is focused on planning and delivering scalable, mission-critical data centre infrastructure. The Cost Estimator (CP3) will provide early-stage cost planning and estimating support when potential projects, sites, expansions, or major scope packages are first identified. Working with limited and evolving information, the role will develop high-level capital cost estimates to support opportunity screening, business cases, funding decisions, portfolio planning, and executive decision-making. Reporting to the Director, Program Controls, the role will establish estimate assumptions, document the Basis of Estimate, identify major cost drivers and exclusions, recommend appropriate contingency, progressively refine estimates as scope matures, and independently review external estimates. 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 …

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