Estimator

**About the Position**:
Currently Technica is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as an **Estimator**in **Sudbury, Ontario**. There is 1 open position that we are actively looking to fill. The role of the Estimator is to support the operations with all activities relating to the RFP/RFQ process of the business. The key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Work with engineering and project teams to perform trade-off studies.
- Prepare technical documentation and reports in area of technical discipline.
- Facilitate the bidding process from initiation to submission.
- Compile detailed cost forecasts for bidding purposes.
- Assemble material take-offs and cost estimates across multiple disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, underground development, etc.).
- Obtain material, subcontractor, and equipment pricing to be utilized in cost estimation.
- Review and interpret scopes of work, analyze drawings, engineering specifications, and tender documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates and proposal documents.
- Review construction drawings and project specifications for estimating purposes.
- Assist in developing detailed project schedules and critical path timelines for proposals.
- Analyze and conduct audits of past bids and ongoing/completed projects to compile key performance and cost data.
- Conduct site visits to understand existing conditions and validate estimates.
- Participate in bid strategy sessions with project and management teams.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to verify costs and availability of resources.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and standardized templates.
- Provide input to risk assessments and contingency planning during bid development.
- Assist with scope clarifications and requests for information (RFIs) during tender stages.
- Monitor changes during the tender process and revise estimates accordingly.
- Coordinate with operations, procurement, finance, and legal teams to align on bid requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive bid submissions including technical and commercial proposals.
- Support handover of successful bids to the execution team, ensuring continuity and understanding of scope and estimate assumptions.
- Must be willing to travel to jobsites across Ontario when requested for site visits related to estimating and to project coordination tasks.

**Qualifications**
- Degree or diploma in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in estimating, project coordination, or engineering within the mining, heavy civil, or industrial construction sectors (junior roles may include EITs).
- Strong understanding of underground and surface mining methods, equipment, and project workflows.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge with estimating and scheduling software (e.g., MS Excel, MS Project, Hard Dollar, B2W Estimate, or similar).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Deswik, or other CAD/design software is considered an asset.
- Ability to perform detailed material take-offs and develop complete cost estimates.
- Knowledge of construction and mining safety standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Willing to work extended hours and able to travel to various mine sites for meetings and site visits as required
- ** High Level knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Project and Adobe.**

**Why Choose Technica?**

Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than the other, and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture that is built on our core values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and humility, which guide our day to day operations and decisions.

In addition, Technica offers a** series of benefits** including;
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability benefits
- Company matched pension plan
- Travel pay (where applicable)
- Corporate health and Wellness Program (i.e. health risk assessments, training and nutrition plans, etc.)
- Opportunity to grow
- Company events
- Work-life balance

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.