Senior Projects Estimator, Global Projects

at  Newmont Mining

Date: Jun 24, 2024
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6C 2X8 Denver, CO, US, 80237
Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont North America operations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our office in Vancouver.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

YOUR TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST

Here is what we need to see from you!

Education:

• Tertiary degree in related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in estimating on heavy industrial projects, or an equivalent combination of training and experience are necessary.
• At least 2 years field construction experience and at least 2 years in an EPC consulting/construction environment would be an advantage.
• Cost OS (Prism) experience preferred, but not required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to give direction to co-ordinate activities across different stakeholders
• Analytical/ problem assessment capability
• Advanced ability to define, review and communicate appropriate best estimating practice
• Computer literacy (MS Office), specifically expert level MS Excel.

Presentation skills.

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Estimator within the Capital Projects team at Newmont, your role is crucial in providing guidance, leadership, and expertise in the development and adherence to the company’s standards for estimating. Working closely with the Director of Projects and Closure Estimating, you will help define standards, processes, procedures, and tools to streamline estimating functions across Newmont Global Projects.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Here is a snapshot of what your day to day will look like:

Estimating Leadership and Expertise

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Capital Cost Estimating within Global Projects.
• Aid in the implementation of the established estimating tools within global projects, continuously improving them to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the estimating process.
• Provide assurance activities for capital cost estimates as required e.g. preliminary and final estimate plan reviews, stage-gate reviews, definitive estimate reviews, review of consultant and vendor estimates, and risk reviews.
• Aid in the development of Stage 1 & 2A project estimates/option analysis, next phase study costs, project owners costs where necessary.
• Provide governance and assurance over service providers for the Stage 2B & 3 project estimates.

Support and Collaboration

• Collaborate with, and support the regional project controls directors, and study managers across all sites within the Newmont portfolio.
• Collaborate with the Director, Projects and Closure Estimating to provide essential tools and processes required for accurate closure estimates.
• Support the Director, Projects and Closure Estimating in planning, recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing talent within the Estimating function.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders related to Projects Estimating, including Value Assurance, Regional Project Directors, Study Directors, Engineering, Project Evaluation, and Regional Site Teams.
• Assist in the preparation of Authorization for Expenditure documentation.

Governance and Benchmarking

• Aid in the development of capital cost estimates as required, ensuring compliance with Newmont standards.
• Develop and maintain the governance documentation for the estimating practice.
• Provide direct support for the yearly closure estimating process and reporting, ensuring transparency, accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• In collaboration with the Director, Projects and Closure estimating, develop and maintain the Closure Benchmarking processes and system.
• Conduct Assurance activities as required to maintain the quality of project estimating.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare, or aid in the development of organized and structured documentation for estimates, ensuring transparency and traceability.
• Collaborate with regional teams to coordinate estimate preparation and ensure alignment with company standards.

Regularly monitor the progress of the various on-going project estimating activities, offering detailed guidance and support where necessary.

• Provide input into scope management processes to maintain project integrity.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.