Senior Specialist Cost Estimator
Core
Provide independent cost assurance and commercial insight to validate vendor estimates and strengthen investment decisions for Rio Tinto's portfolio.
Role type
Senior Specialist Cost Estimator (IC)
Builds
Investment plans, governance outcomes, and portfolio planning for major capital initiatives
Domain
Mining and resources (large-scale capital projects)
Required skills
cost estimating, commercial analysis, investment planning, governance, risk management, validating third-party estimates, reviewing commercial proposals, structured estimation methodologies, financial analysis, project controls
Preferred skills
contract management, portfolio governance, enterprise transformation, stakeholder relationship building
Technologies
AACE, ICEC
Responsibilities
Validate vendor-provided cost estimates and pricing structures; Assess cost drivers and estimation methodologies; Provide independent challenge and cost assurance; Support investment approvals and governance forums; Ensure estimates meet quality and transparency standards; Partner with commercial, procurement, and finance teams to validate assumptions; Highlight commercial implications and pricing risks early; Identify recurring estimation issues to improve forecasting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
