Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?Who We Are We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity We are currently seeking a
Principal Engineer, Project Estimating to join our
Governance and Project Controls team in Toronto, Canada or Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
This is a permanent onsite position.
As a Principal Engineer, Estimating you will technically coordinate the global project estimating function across Vale Base Metals, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment of all Capex estimates. Your experience and skill will allow you to define and implement global standards, tools, and methodologies, while mentoring regional teams and interfacing with senior leadership to support investment decisions.
The main accountabilities include:
- Define and implement global estimating standards, tools, and procedures across all project phases (PEA to Execution).
- Lead the development of Capex estimates for major projects in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to regional estimating teams and external partners
- Identify and capture optimization opportunities to meet Capex reduction targets and hurdle rates.
- Implement and manage a centralized estimating database and digital tools to enhance accuracy and transparency
About You Education: - Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Specialization and/or certifications in Project Management: PMI (PMP, PFMP, PMOCP or RMP) or AACE (CCP, CEP, EVP, PSP or PRMP) is desirable
Experience: - 15+ years of experience in capital project estimating, with at least 5 years in a global or leadership role.
- Proven track record in leading estimating for large-scale mining or industrial projects.
Skills: - Strong knowledge of AACE estimating principles and tools (e.g., InEight, Cleopatra, Aspen, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, and construction workflows
- Experience with benchmarking, cost databases, and risk-adjusted estimating.
- Strong quantitative analysis and cost modeling capabilities
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in Portuguese is a desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer You - Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities.
Include to TransformAt Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: F1T
Apply by: Monday, July 21st, 2025
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