Estimator

Cementation USA•Sandy, UT

About The Position

The Estimator works with Business Development and Operations to respond to client tender requests and support Operations on contracting projects. The role determines estimating methodologies, project durations and task dependencies, staffing requirements, and resource allocation. The Estimator prepares proposals for competitively bid work and engineering studies at the scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility levels, from site visits through final submission. The role leads project estimating, schedules the work, prepares estimates using Hard Dollar, writes technically competent cover letters and methodologies, and delivers proposals on time. The Estimator also supports proposal coordination, project management, and continuity from tender through construction and project completion. The role includes conducting risk reviews and checking work, maintaining historical estimating data, and mentoring more junior personnel. Travel for site visits and inspections may be required, including international assignments, with trips ranging from one day to several weeks. A valid passport must be maintained.

Requirements

A degree from a recognized university or a diploma from a college program relevant to the areas of responsibility.
At least 5 years of underground mining industry or heavy civil underground experience, with significant time as an estimator, scheduler, contracts administrator, and/or feasibility engineer.
Relevant degrees in mining or construction management may be considered equivalent to 4 years of the specified experience requirements.
Advanced knowledge of Deswik Mining Software, Hard Dollar, Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
Strong technical writing and proposal compilation skills.
Ability to work in a position of trust in a highly confidential area of the contracting business.
Ability to meet strict deadlines, work under pressure, and apply strong analytical skills.
Ability to work with clients, subcontractors, and internal engineering, finance, and operations groups.
Knowledge of provincial and federal mining acts and regulations.
Strong spoken and written English-language skills.

Nice To Haves

Underground experience as a supervisor and miner in construction, development, and production.
Experience using AutoCAD and Primavera.
Ability to communicate in French and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Analyze drawings, designs, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare schedules, cost estimates, and bid documents.
Apply labor, equipment, and material requirements to each estimate.
Recommend vendors and subcontractors, and consult with vendors and specialists to formulate estimates.
Determine performance capabilities using detailed cycle-time calculations and adjust theoretical calculations to reflect historical performance.
Coordinate with organizational personnel to obtain, review, and support commitments required for cost estimates.
Ensure historical project data is stored in a centralized estimating database.
Conduct time studies at project sites and correlate data transfer.
Recommend improvements to cost-estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
Prepare tenders in accordance with the bidding process.
Assist the proposal coordinator with tender deliverables, including cover or lead letters, method statements, exceptions, clarifications, and other proposal specifics.
Prepare backup estimates and store originals and copies according to procedure.
Support project management to maintain continuity between tender, construction, and project completion.
Travel for site visits and inspections, including possible international assignments, and maintain a valid passport.
Present proposals and feasibility studies to owners and clients.
Conduct risk reviews and checking duties to help ensure accuracy and address corporate needs.
Mentor and assist junior personnel in estimating principles and the preparation of technical and commercial documents.