Senior Mining Cost Estimator

Job description

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.

We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

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 Opportunity

As a Senior Mining Cost Estimator at Stantec, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating large multi-discipline mining cost estimates and construction schedules.

You will work with a dynamic team of cost estimators, schedulers, and construction engineers in Stantec's mining construction services group.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow while contributing to exciting mining projects reaching multiple billions of dollars.

You will prepare accurate cost estimates and schedules to support design teams at key project milestones.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop multi-discipline cost estimates and construction schedules.

Support the validation of material takeoffs and construction quantities from drawings.

Compile information into a cohesive cost estimate.

Prepare estimate execution plans and basis of estimate report deliverables.

Develop site-specific estimating criteria, including wage and person-hour productivity rates.

Participate in quality control reviews of construction documents.

Obtain quotes from vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Prepare construction logistics plans and labor-force plans.

Identify risks and opportunities in design documents related to competitive pricing.

Contribute to constructability review of engineering designs.

Collaborate with team members to develop and improve cost estimating procedures and tools.

Coach and mentor junior estimators

Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to grow in a team environment.

Serve as a cost estimating point of contact for internal and external clients.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Detailed knowledge of cost/estimating, engineering design, or construction practices, preferably in mining.

Understand different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.

Familiarity with estimating/scheduling software (InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, MS Project).

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data.

Willingness to travel for site reconnaissance and interfacing with clients and stakeholders (domestic and some international travel may be periodically required).

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support junior team members.

Ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments and quickly adapt to new priorities.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field is required.

10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.

Field or internship experience in heavy civil, tunnel, or mining is an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

#FeelingEnergized

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 111,200.00 - Max Salary $ 166,900.00

Pay 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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization: BC-1829 Mining-US

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 15/09/2025 08:09:11

Req ID: 1002303

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists