Senior Estimator, Minerals & Metals

This position may be based anywhere within the United States.

Overview
We are seeking a  Senior Estimator  to join an experienced group of estimators specialized in surface mining projects for processing plants and related infrastructure for a variety of clients across North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for full cycle (Estimate Plan to Basis) development of capital cost estimates supported by the Estimating Manager. Ranging from concept to feasibility level studies you will support the estimating effort working directly with engineering, procurement and construction to ensure timely completion of the estimating deliverables.

Being a problem solver and bringing a pro‑active work ethic to a dynamic environment will enable you to meet challenges head‑on and be successful in developing capital costs for mining projects.

Your role
Full cycle (Estimate Plan to Basis) capital cost development for all classes of estimates including Conceptual, Order of Magnitude, Prefeasibility, Feasibility and Definitive class estimates as outlined by AACE International.

Strategic application of industry estimating methodologies and techniques to develop capital cost estimates within desired accuracy ranges while respecting project timelines.

Perform multidisciplinary estimating for surface scope mining projects which includes site development, processing facilitates and non‑process support infrastructure.

Development of sustaining capital, reclamation and/or closure estimates.

Adopt, maintain, and contribute to Atkins

Réalis unit rate databases and benchmarks including development of unit rates from first principals and subsequent calibration against contractor data when received.

Establish labor rates (union/open shop) and productivity factors for mining projects in greenfield, brownfield and operating plant environments.

Routinely perform benchmarking to evaluate key performance metrics of current and future estimates.

Field and non‑field Indirect cost development from first principals.

Perform deterministic and support probabilistic contingency evaluations.

Preparation of comprehensive Estimating Plans and Basis of Estimate documents.

Work independently and coordinate with other estimators when required to successfully develop capital cost estimates.

Engage with other project controls disciplines including planning and cost control for estimate inputs required and/or to be provided by estimating.

Support change management workflows on existing projects including Design Change Notices (DCN's) and Project Change Notices (PCN's).

Implement estimate coding structures, including establishing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Commodity Resource Coding (CRC), and Packaging (procurement, construction and engineering work packaging).

Manage and manipulate large data sets by utilizing advanced functions in Microsoft Excel for costing, trending, reconciliation, and benchmarking.

Adopt and support advancement of Atkins

Réalis Estimating Procedures and Guidelines, for estimating and project controls.

Actively contribute to department initiatives including team and interdisciplinary collaboration, benchmarking advancement and implementing lessons learned.

About you
8‑10 years of progressive experience in developing capital cost estimates for mining projects.

Estimating experience in Carbon Capture technologies, Decarbonization Projects, Green Ammonia considered an asset.

Experience with estimating software's considered an asset.

Exposure to mining projects for commodities, such as gold, silver, copper, lithium, rare earths, iron ore, nickel, ferroalloys, aluminum, cobalt, potash, etc.

Sound foundation of unit rate generation for mining processing plant equipment and key bulk commodities.

Capable of presenting capital cost estimates to both internal and external parties (Owners, Auditors, Peer Reviewers).

Successful completion of engineering four‑year degree, college diploma or equivalent technical program.

An excellent understanding of MS Office and advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

Ability to quickly decipher information from a detailed level to a higher level suitable for reporting, discussion and presentations.

Manage and…