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Job Description
Sedgman is currently recruiting for a Project Estimator, with hands-on experience driving estimating activities across complex engineering studies and projects. This person can be based out of our Phoenix, Vancouver or Montreal offices.
The Project Estimator role is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate cost estimates for engineering projects within the mining and mineral processing industry. The role oversees stakeholder collaboration, risk assessment, and the maintenance and continuous improvement of estimating systems, data, and processes to support successful project delivery.
Sedgman Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited– one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner- is a market leader in the design, construction, and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialized technical expertise, in PFS, FS and detailed engineering, delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities - enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients.
Come join a growing business and a winning team!
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, for studies/projects, ensuring alignment with time, cost, and quality targets.
- Lead and collaborate with engineers, and stakeholders to develop estimates and risk assessments.
- Maintain and improve estimating systems, databases, templates, and cost records, including final design take-offs.
- Track, report, and manage estimating activities.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve estimating databases, price books, templates, and spreadsheets.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating, risk management processes and tools.
What are we looking for? Qualifications:
- 10+ years’ experience estimating within engineering or construction environments in the mining industry
- Experience in developing estimates from AACE Class 1 to Class 5.
- Experience with @Risk or similar risk management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-level proofreading and document quality control
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate estimates for multiple studies/projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders and cross-functional teams when developing cost estimates
- Experience with estimating systems, databases, and continuous improvement initiatives
What’s in it for you?
- Medical benefits
- 401k matching
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
- Discretionary bonus
- Opportunity to work on significant projects for the North American mining industry
- Significant career growth potential
- Access to world leading mentors across disciplines and commodities
The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographic location and market conditions at the time of hire.
Sedgman is part of the CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We are a full project life cycle delivery company incorporating the development, project execution and ongoing operations phases of each project. Sedgman has offices in Australia, the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Our Values, The Sedgman Way:
At Sedgman, our principles support our mission and are a common bond. We can rely on each other for:
- Integrity: being respectful and honest with ourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our suppliers and shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Accountability: committing to what we are responsible for.
- Innovation: continually adapting and evolving for the future.
- Delivery: amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.
Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates.
We strongly support and encourage candidates with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) to self- identify and apply.
Choose Sedgman as your employer of choice - we look forward to receiving your application!
About Us
Sedgman is a leading provider of integrated minerals processing solutions. Informed by decades of experience, hundreds of projects, and global reach, driving industry benchmarks, our core focus is minerals processing. Our engineering-led approach tackles diverse challenges with confidence, incorporating modern technologies and innovative techniques across commodities.
We have advanced the standard of excellence and innovation in design, delivery, and operations for clients. Our expertise includes base and precious metals, industrial minerals, iron ore and critical minerals.
How to express your interest in this opportunity:
If you're eager to apply your skills and experience to our success and shape our future direction, then this role could be the perfect fit for you.
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