Stantec
As a Senior Mining Cost Estimator at Stantec, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating large multi-discipline mining cost estimates and construction schedules. You will work with a dynamic team of cost estimators, schedulers, and construction engineers in Stantec's mining construction services group. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow while contributing to exciting mining projects reaching multiple billions of dollars. You will prepare accurate cost estimates and schedules to support design teams at key project milestones.
Your Responsibilities
Develop multi-discipline cost estimates and construction schedules.
Support the validation of material takeoffs and construction quantities from drawings.
Compile information into a cohesive cost estimate.
Prepare estimate execution plans and basis of estimate report deliverables.
Develop site-specific estimating criteria, including wage and person-hour productivity rates.
Participate in quality control reviews of construction documents.
Obtain quotes from vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
Prepare construction logistics plans and labor-force plans.
Identify risks and opportunities in design documents related to competitive pricing.
Contribute to constructability review of engineering designs.
Collaborate with team members to develop and improve cost estimating procedures and tools.
Coach and mentor junior estimators.
Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to grow in a team environment.
Serve as a cost estimating point of contact for internal and external clients.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Detailed knowledge of cost/estimating, engineering design, or construction practices, preferably in mining.
Understand different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.
Familiarity with estimating/scheduling software (InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, MS Project).
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data.
Willingness to travel for site reconnaissance and interfacing with clients and stakeholders (domestic and some international travel may be periodically required).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support junior team members.
Ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments and quickly adapt to new priorities.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field is required.
10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
Field or internship experience in heavy civil, tunnel, or mining is an asset.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Equal employment opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Your Responsibilities
Develop multi-discipline cost estimates and construction schedules.
Support the validation of material takeoffs and construction quantities from drawings.
Compile information into a cohesive cost estimate.
Prepare estimate execution plans and basis of estimate report deliverables.
Develop site-specific estimating criteria, including wage and person-hour productivity rates.
Participate in quality control reviews of construction documents.
Obtain quotes from vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
Prepare construction logistics plans and labor-force plans.
Identify risks and opportunities in design documents related to competitive pricing.
Contribute to constructability review of engineering designs.
Collaborate with team members to develop and improve cost estimating procedures and tools.
Coach and mentor junior estimators.
Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to grow in a team environment.
Serve as a cost estimating point of contact for internal and external clients.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Detailed knowledge of cost/estimating, engineering design, or construction practices, preferably in mining.
Understand different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.
Familiarity with estimating/scheduling software (InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, MS Project).
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data.
Willingness to travel for site reconnaissance and interfacing with clients and stakeholders (domestic and some international travel may be periodically required).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support junior team members.
Ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments and quickly adapt to new priorities.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field is required.
10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
Field or internship experience in heavy civil, tunnel, or mining is an asset.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Equal employment opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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