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Senior Mining Estimator

Ledcor Group
United States, Nevada, Reno
5390 Kietzke Lane (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2026
As a seasoned Estimator with deep experience in medium to large-scale mining projects, you will lead the development of precise and competitive estimates that drive strategic decision-making. Leveraging advanced estimating tools and your expertise in surface mining operations, you will oversee quantity take-offs, cost modeling, and bid preparation for major pursuits across the business.

Your analytical strength, industry insight, and innovative mindset will play a critical role in advancing cost-effective strategies and shaping the foundation of high impact mining projects. In this role, you're not just estimating-you're helping build the future of resource development.

Come join our True Blue team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Communicates clearly and professionally-both in writing and verbally-with the estimating team, senior leadership, clients, and industry partners
  • Shares subjectmatter expertise and contributes to continuous improvement of estimating standards, procedures, and best practices
  • Implements and maintains Ledcor's estimating systems, tools, and processes.
  • Reviews and analyzes drawings, specifications, proposals, and other project documents to prepare detailed estimates, including site visits, quantity takeoffs, pricing, and estimate presentations for management approval
  • Leads the solicitation and coordination of subcontractor and supplier pricing, addenda review, and tender/bid submissions
  • Oversees and performs comprehensive quantity takeoffs, ensuring documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with project handover requirements-including safety and regulatory considerations
  • Applies advanced problem-solving skills to complex estimating challenges and mentors team members to strengthen technical capability across the group
  • Supports existing projects with technical expertise
  • Support operations with major change order analysis and pricing
  • Prepares conceptual and preliminary estimates using historical data, industry benchmarks, and production insights
  • Researches, analyzes, and summarizes cost data for internal review and executive decision-making

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Mining Engineering, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of estimating, engineering, or operational experience, ideally within mining
  • Strong understanding of mining methodologies, equipment, fleet planning, and production practices
  • Ability to interpret mining documentation and assess completeness and risk
  • Solid knowledge of mining cost structures, scheduling principles, and budget development
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, AutoCAD / Carlson and related estimating or scheduling software
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate others in a highperformance environment

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast-as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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