Engineer / Construction Cost Estimator - Mine Closure & Reclamation

SRK Consulting

$90K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mining, or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Approximately five years of relevant work experience is required (less may be considered based on credentials).
  • Experience with engineering design or construction estimating in heavy civil or mine engineering contexts.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, earthworks, and equipment productivity.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical reports effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost estimates for mine closure and reclamation projects.
  • Create quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and Civil 3D models.
  • Develop unit rates using data from contractors and historical costs.
  • Document bases of estimates and outline methodologies and risks.
  • Support reclamation engineering and evaluate heavy civil construction projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines on project teams.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Manage work according to established budgets and schedules.

Benefits

  • Diversity of projects and clients in a collaborative consultancy environment.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company, promoting employee ownership.
  • Attractive compensation package.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Engineer / Construction Cost Estimator - Mine Closure & Reclamation.

Description of Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will support mine closure planning and construction cost estimating projects for operating, development, and legacy mine sites.
  • Preparing construction and reclamation cost estimates for financial assurance, permitting, feasibility studies, asset retirement obligations and life-of-mine planning.
  • Developing quantit y take-offs from engineering drawings, Civil 3D models, GIS data, technical reports, and site information.
  • Developing unit rates using contractor pricing, equipment productivity, vendor quotations, historical cost data, and industry cost databases.
  • Preparing bases of estimate and documenting estimate assumptions, methodologies, construction approaches, pricing sources, and estimate risks.
  • Supporting mine closure planning, reclamation engineering, and heavy civil construction evaluations.
  • Working with multidisciplinary teams of civil, mining, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, and geochemical professionals.
  • Preparing technical reports, memoranda, proposals, and presentations.
  • Managing assigned work within established project budgets and schedules.
  • Participating in site visits and client meetings as required .


Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering , Mining Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience as a construction cost estimator.
  • Approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience (less may be considered based on experience) .
  • Experience with engineering design, heavy civil construction, construction estimating, or mine engineering.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, earthworks, equipment productivity, logistics and unit-rate development.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, grading plans, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills .
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or active progression toward professional licensure (e.g., FE exam passed/Engineering Intern certification), is preferred
  • Ability to travel to mine sites as required .

Additional Beneficial Experience
  • Mine closure, reclamation, or financial assurance cost estimating.
  • Mining or heavy civil consulting experience.
  • Civil 3D, GIS, or quantity takeoff software.
  • CostMine , RSMeans , HeavyBid , SRCE , or similar estimating software.
  • Familiarity with AACE estimating practices and estimate classifications.
  • Project management and client interaction.

Preferred Locations: Eagle River, Alaska; Reno or Elko, Nevada. Remote work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

  • An attractive compensation package.
  • Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.


Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.

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