The posting
About the Position:
Technica Mining is seeking motivated Estimators to join our growing team. We welcome applicants at all experience levels, from junior to seasoned professionals. The Estimator will support operations across all activities related to the RFP/RFQ process, helping to deliver accurate and competitive submissions. Strong organizational and computer skills are considered assets for this role, and we encourage candidates who possess them to apply.
The key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- 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 is considered an asset.
- 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
Candidates are required to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Technica Mining is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities.
Technica Mining is an committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of our pledge to being an equal opportunity employer, we encourage Indigenous applicants self-declare their Indigenous membership on their application . We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that Indigenous communities can meaningfully participate in the economic benefits of our shared lands.
For more information about Technica Mining visit our website at www.technicamining.com or follow us on social media!
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
