Estimator
Core
Lead tenders up to $30M and contribute to tenders up to $200M for underground coal mining operations by building cost estimates from first principles.
Role type
Senior Estimator (Mining & Construction)
Builds
Cost estimates, tender submissions, and commercial project solutions for mine operators
Domain
Underground coal mining and civil construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost estimation, bid management, rates build-up (labour, equipment, maintenance), materials takeoffs, production calculations, advanced Excel, mathematical modeling, stakeholder negotiation, project kick-off coordination
Preferred skills
Underground mining experience, tunnelling, civil construction, engineering or surveying background, knowledge of mining technical terminology and equipment
Technologies
Excel, estimating systems
Responsibilities
Interpret client scopes and plan commercially viable project solutions; coordinate tender expectations with senior operational managers and executive leadership; build detailed cost estimates and unit rates; prepare tender returnable schedules, org charts, equipment lists, and materials takeoffs; prepare submissions, presentations, and QA documentation; manage tender enquiries and assist project managers with project kick-offs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC