Senior Estimator, Mining

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.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.Your OpportunityOur Mining, Minerals, and Metals Business Line is currently looking for a Senior Estimator with mining, mine development, and/or construction experience to join our growing team. Stantec takes a measured approach to workplace flexibility and choice for employee’s workplaces. Our goal is to strike the optimal balance between sustaining successful teams, providing flexibility, and optimizing productivity for the benefit of our employees, projects, and clients.As a Senior Estimator at Stantec, you will be expected to:Manage, coordinate, and develop large multi-disciplinary cost estimates and construction schedules for our clientsCoordinate team(s) of discipline estimator(s) and scheduler(s)Be a productive leader on the team, that will mentor and support others with the development of their skillsWork with a dynamic team of managers, engineers, purchasers, cost estimators, and schedulers to ensure quality, consistency, and integrity of all estimate/schedule deliverablesYour Key ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate the timely and complete development of multidiscipline cost estimates and construction schedules.Support and collaborate with other senior estimators for the development of cost estimates and construction schedulesProvide generally non-routine estimating guidance for projects.Coordinate the input parameters for cost estimates and construction schedules.Validate quantity takeoffs and construction quantities from drawings.Coordinate and compile information from all estimating disciplines into one cost estimate.Prepare detailed labour-force work plans for estimating activities.Prepare basis of cost estimate report deliverables for the end user.Establish site-specific estimating criteria including wage and person-hour productivity rates.Perform thorough quality control of construction documents and provide design ideas and solutions.Provide support for procurement, change and claims valuation and negotiations.Prepare construction logistics plans.Provide innovative solutions for construction, estimating issues and problems.Interface with designated management and client counterparts for specific estimating tasks.Review design documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing for key project elements.Prepare and coordinate constructability reviews for engineering designs.Serve as a cost estimating point of contact for internal clientsManage and provide guidance to junior and intermediate estimating staff.Develop, maintain, and improve procedures and tools for cost estimating.Extensive technical knowledge of cost estimating, engineering design, and construction practice and applicable standards and proceduresExpertise in one or more of the following areas: mining, mine contracting, shaft sinking, surface and/or underground construction (all disciplines).Advanced understanding of different contracting methods and how they apply to estimating.Must be competent with analysis, numeration, research, and the use of estimating and scheduling software. Experience with InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, and/or MS Project is preferred.Ability to travel for site visits and interfacing with clients and stakeholders (domestic and some international travel may be periodically required).Experience working with other discipline estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects.Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.Ability to guide and mentor estimating team members in engineering and construction based estimating techniques and methodologies.Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.Education and ExperienceTechnical degree/diploma/certification or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field.Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in estimating, scheduling, project controls, and field experience.Field experience in a heavy civil, mining, tunnelling, mine construction, and/or construction environment preferred.Pay RangeLocations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 107,600.00 - Max Salary $ 161,400.00Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr