AtkinsRéalis · 10 hours ago
Senior Estimator, Minerals & Metals
US.CO.Denver
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expAtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team specializing in surface mining projects across North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full cycle development of capital cost estimates, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure timely deliverables.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyInfrastructureInnovation ManagementMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
Full cycle (Estimate Plan to Basis) capital cost development for all classes of estimates including Conceptual, Order of Magnitude, Prefeasibility, Feasibility and Definitive class estimates as outlined by AACE International
Strategic application of industry estimating methodologies and techniques to develop capital cost estimates within desired accuracy ranges while respecting project timelines
Perform multidisciplinary estimating for surface scope mining projects which includes site development, processing facilitates and non-process support infrastructure
Development of sustaining capital, reclamation and/or closure estimates
Adopt, maintain, and contribute to AtkinsRéalis unit rate databases and benchmarks including development of unit rates from first principals and subsequent calibration against contractor data when received
Establish labor rates (union/open shop) and productivity factors for mining projects in greenfield, brownfield and operating plant environments
Routinely perform benchmarking to evaluate key performance metrics of current and future estimates
Field and non-field Indirect cost development from first principals
Perform deterministic and support probabilistic contingency evaluations
Preparation of comprehensive Estimating Plans and Basis of Estimate documents
Work independently and coordinate with other estimators when required to successfully develop capital cost estimates
Engage with other project controls disciplines including planning and cost control for estimate inputs required and/or to be provided by estimating
Support change management workflows on existing projects including Design Change Notices (DCN’s) and Project Change Notices (PCN’s)
Implement estimate coding structures, including establishing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Commodity Resource Coding (CRC), and Packaging (procurement, construction and engineering work packaging)
Manage and manipulate large data sets by utilizing advanced functions in Microsoft Excel for costing, trending, reconciliation, and benchmarking
Adopt and support advancement of AtkinsRéalis Estimating Procedures and Guidelines, for estimating and project controls
Actively contribute to department initiatives including team and interdisciplinary collaboration, benchmarking advancement and implementing lessons learned
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of progressive experience in developing capital cost estimates for mining projects
Demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary estimating
Exposure to mining projects for commodities, such as gold, silver, copper, lithium, rare earths, iron ore, nickel, ferroalloys, aluminum, cobalt, potash, etc
Sound foundation of unit rate generation for mining processing plant equipment and key bulk commodities
Capable of presenting capital cost estimates to both internal and external parties (Owners, Auditors, Peer Reviewers)
Successful completion of engineering four-year degree, college diploma or equivalent technical program
An excellent understanding of MS Office and advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Ability to quickly decipher information from a detailed level to a higher level suitable for reporting, discussion and presentations
Manage and manipulate small to large sets of data frequently and with ease
Flexible to work from home and or office as required
Solid written and oral communication skills
A commitment to a culture of workplace safety
Ability to visit project/construction sites
Exceptional multitasking, organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Estimating experience in Carbon Capture technologies, Decarbonization Projects, Green Ammonia considered an asset
Experience with estimating software's considered an asset
Asset Management and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) as related to mining processing plants, ports, rails, etc. considered an asset
Programming capability in Microsoft Excel and/or Access considered an asset
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits
Company
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global firm offering engineering project management, and design solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$619.47MKey Investors
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
2024-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $294.47M
2022-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2020-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $25M
Leadership Team
Ian L. Edwards
President & CEO
Louis Véronneau
Chief Operating Officer
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