Senior Cost Estimator - Mining & Industrial

AECOM's Mining Team Canada is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator for its Mining and Industrial projects team. The successful candidate will estimate all elements of project cost across the mining project lifecycle, including labor, materials, permanent equipment, consumables, construction equipment, logistics, contingency, escalation, and risk. This newly created position develops cost estimates for mining assets and related infrastructure, such as brownfield/greenfield mine developments, processing facilities, materials handling systems, utilities, water management, site civil works, rail/port interfaces, and supporting infrastructure. This position may be based in any of AECOM's Canadian offices. Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Responsibilities

Develops estimates aligned to mining industry deliverables, including Basis of Estimate (BoE), estimating plan, assumptions/exclusions, indirect strategy, and contingency methodology; Provides estimates for each project phase (conceptual/scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, construction/execution); Prepares detailed cost estimates using industry-accepted methods and tools; Specializes in one or more estimating disciplines for mining projects; Prepares order-of-magnitude, preliminary, definitive, and change estimates; Prepares material, equipment, and labor take-offs from design deliverables; Develops indirect and construction execution assumptions for mining environments; Performs cost comparison analyses between AECOM, contractor/EPC/EPCM estimates, and vendor pricing; Works with Project Managers and discipline leads to evaluate CAPEX/OPEX budgets and support cost-driven decisions; Utilizes historical data for estimates and benchmarking; Establishes and maintains cost databases and mining-specific estimating tools; Leads estimate reconciliation workshops and supports stage-gate reviews; Identifies, evaluates, and quantifies project cost and schedule risks and opportunities; Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates, and analysis of subcontractor bids; Maintains communications with estimators and stakeholders; Prepares and/or coordinates full project estimates supporting internal approvals and client

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field + 8 years of related cost estimating experience (mining/industrial preferred) or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; Extensive knowledge of cost estimating, construction methodologies, engineering design principles, and applicable industry standards, procedures, and best practices; Experience with class estimate frameworks commonly used in industrial/mining (e.g., early phase vs. definitive estimates) and documenting assumptions/contingency/risk; Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing for industrial/mining sites (including brownfield execution constraints and shutdown/turnaround interfaces where applicable); Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead, execute, review, and effectively present complex cost estimating assignments and projects

Nice to have

Certification with AACE (e.g., CEP), RICS, ASPE or related construction/estimating credentials; Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, RFPs and contracts for mining and industrial projects; Knowledge of InEight Cost Estimate / Hard Dollar; Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or ConstructConnect; Ability to support development of project schedules and estimate alignment with execution plans; Knowledge of MS Project and Primavera; Experience in both open pit and underground mining sectors; Fluent capability in spoken and written French and English

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits; Paid time off; Leaves of absence; Voluntary benefits; Perks; Flexible work options; Well-being resources; Employee assistance program; Business travel insurance; Service recognition awards; Retirement savings plan; Employee stock purchase plan; Award-winning training and development programs