We’re currently partnering with a leading mining operator to source an experienced Project Estimator
for their Technical Services Studies Team. This is a fantastic 12-month contract opportunity to contribute to high-impact project studies, working alongside engineers, planners, and subject matter experts to take projects from concept through to feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accurate cost estimates across study phases (scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility) for mining and infrastructure projects.
- Apply comparative first-principles estimating to ensure realistic, benchmarked figures.
- Collaborate with SMEs across engineering, operations, and supply chain to consolidate insights.
- Prepare professional documentation including: Basis of Estimate (BOE), Estimate frameworks and templates, Work Breakdown Structures, Preambles and Commodity Code Definitions and Visual/spatial breakdowns for clarity.
- Support the setup and refinement of the estimation software database ("Winest").
- Review tenders and proposals with attention to risk, accuracy, and completeness.
- Maintain a reconciled cost library to support continuous improvement.
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) OR strong hands-on experience in estimating.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost estimation within the resources sector.
- At least 2 years’ experience working directly with a mining operator (essential).
- Confident in first-principles estimating and SME collaboration.
- Experience with Winest is highly regarded.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to simplify complex estimates.
- Collaborative team player with advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Loretta on 08 9437 4400 or via email on loretta.ferraloro@drdgroup.com.au
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