Senior Cost Estimator in Greater Sudbury

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. AECOM’s Mining Team Canada is growing! We are seeking a Senior Cost Estimator for our Mining and Industrial projects team. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating all elements of project cost across the mining project lifecycle, including labor, materials, permanent equipment, consumables, construction equipment, logistics, contingency, escalation, and risk.

This newly created position develops cost estimates for mining assets and related infrastructure such as brownfield/greenfield mine developments, processing facilities, materials handling systems, utilities, water management, site civil works, rail/port interfaces, and supporting infrastructure. This position may be based in any of AECOM’s Canadian offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops estimates aligned to mining industry deliverables, including Basis of Estimate (BoE), estimating plan, assumptions/exclusions, indirect strategy, and contingency methodology.
• Provides estimates for each project phase: conceptual / scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, and construction / execution.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates using industry-accepted methods and tools appropriate to the maturity of engineering deliverables.
• Ability to specialize in one or more estimating disciplines commonly required for mining projects.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of order‑of‑magnitudes, preliminary, definitive, and change estimates using appropriate methods and techniques.
• Prepares material, equipment, and labor take‑offs from mining and industrial design deliverables.
• Develops and applies indirect and construction execution assumptions relevant to mining environments.
• Performs cost comparison analyses between AECOM estimates, contractor estimates, and vendor budget pricing; supports reconciliation and benchmarking.
• Works with Project Managers and discipline leads to evaluate the appropriateness of CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
• Utilizes appropriate company and industry historical data to support estimates and benchmarking.
• Establishes and maintains cost databases and mining‑specific parametric/factored estimating tools.
• Leads estimate reconciliation workshops with the project team and supports stage‑gate estimate reviews.
• Identifies, evaluates, and quantifies project risks and opportunities.
• Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates, and analysis of subcontractor bids for mining and industrial scopes.
• Maintains consistent communications with other estimators and stakeholders across mining pursuits and delivery teams.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates, supporting internal approvals and client.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field + 8 years of related cost estimating experience (mining/industrial preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of cost estimating, construction methodologies, engineering design principles, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with class estimate frameworks commonly used in industrial/mining.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing for industrial/mining sites.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead, execute, review, and effectively present complex cost estimating assignments and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification with AACE, RICS, ASPE or related construction/estimating credentials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, RFPs and contracts for mining and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of InEight Cost Estimate / Hard Dollar is a plus.
• Knowledge of On‑Screen Takeoff or ConstructConnect is a plus.
• Ability to support development of project schedules and estimate alignment with execution plans.
• Knowledge of MS Project and Primavera is a plus.
• Experience in both open pit and underground mining sectors is an advantage.
• Fluent capability in spoken and written communications in French and English is considered an asset.

Additional Information: Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $105000 to $155000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. Our teams partner with public‑and‑private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.