Project Estimator

Sedgman; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Vancouver is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead cost estimation for complex mining and mineral processing projects. Based in our Vancouver office, you will drive estimating activities, collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, and improve estimating databases and tools.

You will manage risk assessments, ensure alignment with time, cost, and quality targets, and contribute to continuous improvement across estimating systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in engineering or construction environments, mining sector preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with high-level proofreading and document quality control.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate estimates for multiple studies/projects.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, stakeholders and cross-functional teams on cost estimates.
• Experience with estimating databases, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for studies and projects, aligning 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.
• Track, report, and manage estimating activities.
• Establish and continuously improve estimating databases, price books, templates, and spreadsheets.
• Contribute to risk management processes and tools.

Skills

Experience in estimating

Communication

Organizational skills

Client collaboration

Estimating systems

Risk management

Cost estimation

Tools

@Risk

Job description

Sedgman is currently recruiting for an Estimator, with hands‑on experience driving estimating activities across complex engineering studies and projects. This person will be based out of our Vancouver office.

The 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?

• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging projects within a high‑performing project delivery environment.
• Health and benefits package
• RRSP Matching
• Opportunity to work on significant projects for the Canadian mining industry
• Significant career growth potential
• Discretionary bonus

Salary Range: $120,000 - 150,000

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. 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:

• 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.