Senior Estimator

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Val Caron; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Short-term incentive plan

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

DMC Mining Services in Ontario’s Val Caron is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team on a full‑time basis. You will formulate budgets, methodologies, and estimates for mining projects, reporting to the Director of Estimating.

Based in Canada with hybrid site/remote options, you will lead tender preparation, value engineering, and cost control, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to deliver competitive bids and accurate forecasts on time.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Mine Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of related experience estimating underground mine development projects.
• Experience with construction estimating.
• Experience with InEight Estimate software (Hard Dollar) and P6 Scheduling.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Advance level knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Project, and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid documents, understand client requirements, and define project methodologies.
• Review colleagues estimation bids and proposals.
• Manage estimate preparation and schedules, ensuring on-time submittals.
• Perform first-principles calculations to produce project productivities, equipment, and manpower requirements.
• Estimate capital, rental, and operating costs.
• Estimate capital and operating costs, from the first principles.
• Schedule estimate projects and resources.
• Write detailed methodologies to be included with proposal documents.
• Prepare monthly and daily production schedules.
• Provide cash flow projections to generate net present values, rates of return, and paybacks.
• Provide labor, plant, and equipment utilization graphs.
• Prepare and maintain tender documents, including contract language.
• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Baseline budget preparation to support field cost management.
• Establish and implement cost control activities for each proposal.
• Conduct site visits as required.
• Produce documentation for economic appraisals of acquisitions or new mine projects.
• Performance analysis for tasks within the mining cycle.
• Liaise with industry suppliers to maintain a current price database.
• Draw, sketch, and draft drawings as required.
• Support project from start-up to completion as required.
• Monitor project progress and issue cost reports, as required.
• Advise and facilitate management bid reviews.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Estimating underground mine projects

Construction estimating

InEight Estimate

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Adobe

Education

Mine Engineering degree or related

Tools

InEight Estimate

Hard Dollar

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Project

Adobe

Job description

Elevate your career with one of North America's leading underground mining contractors. DMC Mining Services has set the standard in the mining industry, providing top-notch services from shaft sinking and raise boring to complete mine development and operation. We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence, safety, and innovation.

If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to work on challenging, impactful projects, we want to hear from you!

Our core values: Zero Harm, Teamwork, Results Driven, Courage and Accountability.

Summary: DMC is currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team on a full-time basis, based out of our Val Caron, Ontario office. Reporting to the Director of Estimating, the Senior Estimator formulates budgets, proposals, methodologies, and conceptual estimates for various construction, engineering, and mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid documents, understand client requirements, and define project methodologies.
• Review colleagues estimation bids and proposals.
• Manage estimate preparation and schedules, ensuring on-time submittals.
• Perform first-principles calculations to produce project productivities, equipment, and manpower requirements.
• Estimate capital, rental, and operating costs.
• Estimate capital and operating costs, from the first principles.
• Schedule estimate projects and resources.
• Write detailed methodologies to be included with proposal documents.
• Prepare monthly and daily production schedules.
• Provide cash flow projections to generate net present values, rates of return, and paybacks.
• Provide labor, plant, and equipment utilization graphs.
• Prepare and maintain tender documents, including contract language.
• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Baseline budget preparation to support field cost management.
• Establish and implement cost control activities for each proposal.
• Conduct site visits as required.
• Produce documentation for economic appraisals of acquisitions or new mine projects.
• Performance analysis for tasks within the mining cycle.
• Liaise with industry suppliers to maintain a current price database.
• Draw, sketch, and draft drawings as required.
• Support project from start-up to completion as required.
• Monitor project progress and issue cost reports, as required.
• Advise and facilitate management bid reviews.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Mine Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of related experience estimating underground mine development projects.
• Experience with construction estimating.
• Experience with InEight Estimate software (Hard Dollar) and P6 Scheduling.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Advance level knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Project, and Adobe.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Strong organization skills with a proactive approach.

Additional Information

• Salary Range is expected to be between $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 CAD + short-term incentive plan bonus
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan.
• This role can be performed hybrid from site and remotely
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge/skills, and experience.

At DMC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member is valued. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that empowers you to achieve your best.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly make a difference!

DMC Mining is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment and assessment process for any applicants with disabilities.