Senior Estimator - Minerals & Metals Projects

Ausenco; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Senior Estimator (Minerals & Metals) for its Tucson or Denver office. The role focuses on developing accurate estimates, data collection, and coordination with engineering and procurement to support PEAs, PFS, and FS projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive estimating experience in minerals/metals, an engineering degree or related field, and strong analytical and communication skills essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role with engineering consulting or construction in minerals/metals.
• Engineering degree or related field with site experience is a plus.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of estimates by data collection and entry into estimates.
• Develop estimate plans, bases of estimates, and project estimates through models and reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering and management to gather scope and quantities for accurate estimates.
• Coordinate with procurement for budgetary quotations.
• Organize estimates by WBS and discipline; calculate wages, unit rates, quantities, and costs.
• Contribute to maintaining estimate unit rates for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Run simulations to establish contingency, escalation, and reserves.
• Manage project changes impacting estimates with management and engineering teams.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors through clear communication.

Skills

Estimating

Data collection

Data entry

Project collaboration

Excel

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Minerals/metals experience

Tools

NI 43-101 reporting

SK1300 reporting

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ausenco is seeking a Senior Estimator (Minerals & Metals) for its Tucson or Denver office. The role focuses on developing accurate estimates, data collection, and coordination with engineering and procurement to support PEAs, PFS, and FS projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive estimating experience in minerals/metals, an engineering degree or related field, and strong analytical and communication skills essential for successful project delivery.