Senior Mining Cost Estimator

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

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.

• 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.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

• 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.

• 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.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #Feeling Energized

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• Locations in CO, HI,…