Project Estimator (Phoenix)

Sedgman; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and benefits package

RRSP Matching

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sedgman invites applications for a ProjectEstimator to drive cost estimating across mining and mineral processing studies and projects. This role can be based in Phoenix, Vancouver, or Montreal, joining a team delivering complex engineering solutions for the global resources sector.

You will lead estimates from engineers and stakeholders, maintain estimating databases, and advance risk management tools while contributing to continuous improvement across our estimating processes.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

AACE Class Estimates

Risk software @Risk

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional coordination

Cost estimation systems

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., @Risk)

Job description

Sedgman is currently recruiting for a ProjectEstimator, with hands‑on experience driving estimating activities across complex engineering studies and projects. This person canbe based out of our Phoenix, Vancouver or Montreal offices.

The ProjectEstimator 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

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!