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Job Description
About the Position:
Currently Technica is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as an Estimator in Sudbury Ontario. There is 1 open position that we are actively looking to fill. The role of the Estimator is to support the operations with all activities relating to the RFP/RFQ process of the business. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with engineering and project teams to perform trade-off studies.
- Prepare technical documentation and reports in area of technical discipline.
- Facilitate the bidding process from initiation to submission.
- Compile detailed cost forecasts for bidding purposes.
- Assemble material take-offs and cost estimates across multiple disciplines (civil mechanical electrical underground development etc.).
- Obtain material subcontractor and equipment pricing to be utilized in cost estimation.
- Review and interpret scopes of work analyze drawings engineering specifications and tender documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates and proposal documents.
- Review construction drawings and project specifications for estimating purposes.
- Assist in developing detailed project schedules and critical path timelines for proposals.
- Analyze and conduct audits of past bids and ongoing/completed projects to compile key performance and cost data.
- Conduct site visits to understand existing conditions and validate estimates.
- Participate in bid strategy sessions with project and management teams.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to verify costs and availability of resources.
- Maintain estimating databases cost libraries and standardized templates.
- Provide input to risk assessments and contingency planning during bid development.
- Assist with scope clarifications and requests for information (RFIs) during tender stages.
- Monitor changes during the tender process and revise estimates accordingly.
- Coordinate with operations procurement finance and legal teams to align on bid requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive bid submissions including technical and commercial proposals.
- Support handover of successful bids to the execution team ensuring continuity and understanding of scope and estimate assumptions.
- Must be willing to travel to jobsites across Ontario when requested for site visits related to estimating and to project coordination tasks.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Mining Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field.
- 13 years of experience in estimating project coordination or engineering within the mining heavy civil or industrial construction sectors (junior roles may include EITs).
- Strong understanding of underground and surface mining methods equipment and project workflows.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings specifications and technical documentation.
- Knowledge with estimating and scheduling software (e.g. MS Excel MS Project Hard Dollar B2W Estimate or similar).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Deswik or other CAD/design software is considered an asset.
- Ability to perform detailed material take-offs and develop complete cost estimates.
- Knowledge of construction and mining safety standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients subcontractors and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Willing to work extended hours and able to travel to various mine sites for meetings and site visits as required
- High Level knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel Word Outlook Power Point Project and Adobe.
Why Choose Technica
Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than the other and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture that is built on our core values of respect integrity courage honesty and humility which guide our day to day operations and decisions.
In addition Technica offers a series of benefits including;
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental life and disability benefits
- Company matched pension plan
- Travel pay (where applicable)
- Corporate health and Wellness Program (i.e. health risk assessments training and nutrition plans etc.)
- Opportunity to grow
- Company events
- Work-life balance
Candidates are required to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
For more information about Technica Mining visit our website at or follow us on social media!
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
