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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.\nWe 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.\nOn 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.\nAt 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.\nSummary\nBell's AI Fabric program is focused on planning and delivering scalable, mission-critical data centre infrastructure. The Cost Estimator 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.\nReporting 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nEarly-Stage Project Estimating\nDevelop conceptual, order-of-magnitude, Class D, and Class C estimates for newly identified projects, sites, expansions, and major infrastructure packages.\nTranslate preliminary business, capacity, technical, site, and schedule requirements into an initial capital cost range.\nPrepare estimates using parametric models, historical benchmarks, unit rates, allowances, and comparable project data.\nUpdate estimates at project-development gates as scope, design, schedule, procurement strategy, and market information mature.\nCompare alternative sites, capacities, phasing plans, technical solutions, and delivery strategies. Basis of Estimate & Scope Definition\nPrepare Basis of Estimate documents covering scope, methodology, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, escalation, contingency, and estimate accuracy.\nCoordinate with Engineering, Land Development, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Project Delivery to validate inputs and scope boundaries.\nDevelop cost breakdown structures aligned with the program WBS and cost-control framework.\nIdentify scope gaps, interfaces, owner-furnished equipment, enabling works, temporary works, utility requirements, and operational-readiness costs. Cost Planning, Benchmarking & Risk\nMaintain cost models, historical data, unit rates, benchmarks, escalation assumptions, and estimating templates.\nNormalize costs across sites, capacities, locations, delivery models, and estimate dates.\nIdentify uncertainty, cost risks, opportunities, and major cost drivers.\nRecommend contingency appropriate to scope and design maturity.\nPerform sensitivity and scenario analysis for capacity, phasing, schedule, escalation, site conditions, equipment strategy, and utility scope. Market Intelligence & Estimate Validation\nCoordinate budget quotations for major equipment, construction packages, professional services, and long-lead items.\nMonitor relevant labour, material, equipment, logistics, and construction-market trends.\nReview consultant, contractor, designer, and vendor estimates for completeness, consistency, and reasonableness.\nReconcile estimate versions and explain changes in scope, quantities, rates, escalation, contingency, and exclusions. Business Cases, Governance & Reporting\nProvide cost inputs for business cases, capital plans, funding requests, and executive decision materials.\nPrepare concise estimate summaries showing cost range, assumptions, exclusions, contingency, risks, and principal cost drivers.\nPresent recommendations to the Director, Program Controls, project leaders, Finance, and executive stakeholders.\nSupport the Director, Program Controls in launching and implementing estimating processes, standards, templates, tools, and governance routines.\nMaintain an estimate register showing status, maturity, version, approval basis, and next update.\nEstimate Handover to Cost Control\nProvide the approved estimate, Basis of Estimate, cost breakdown, assumptions, exclusions, escalation, contingency, risk allowances, and reconciliation history.\nMap the estimate into approved cost codes, control accounts, and reporting structures with Cost Control.\nSupport initial budget baselining and clarify estimate assumptions during execution planning.\nUse actual costs and variances from Cost Control to improve future benchmarks and estimates.\nCritical Qualifications\nExperience in capital cost estimating, cost planning, quantity surveying, project controls, commercial management, construction management, or a related discipline.\nAbility to develop credible high-level estimates from limited and evolving information.\nUnderstanding of conceptual, Class D, Class C, and progressively detailed estimating methodologies.\nExperience preparing Basis of Estimate documentation and identifying assumptions, exclusions, allowances, escalation, contingency, and cost risk.\nStrong analytical and financial skills, including advanced spreadsheet modelling and cost analysis.\nAbility to review external estimates, challenge assumptions constructively, and communicate with executives.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting data centre, mission-critical, telecommunications, industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects.\nFamiliarity with data centre site development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover.\nKnowledge of electrical, mechanical, cooling, utility, building-shell, white-space, network, and security infrastructure.\nExperience with estimating software, cost databases, Power BI, Primavera P6, SAP, EcoSys, or similar tools.\nProfessional designation or certification such as CCP, CEP, PQS, RICS, PMP, or equivalent.\nAdequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.\nAdditional Information:\nPosition Type: Management\nJob Status: Regular - Full Time\nJob Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid\nApplication Deadline: 10/21/2026\nFor 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.\nPlease apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.\nWe 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.\nAt 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.\nBell 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  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.\nArtificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. 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