Location:

North Bay, ON/Sudbury, ON

Reports To:

Manager of Estimating

Posted:

October 26, 2026

Salary Range:

$150,000 to $170,000

Incentive Prospect

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in Cementation's discretionary corporate bonus program.

Who We Are Cementation is a leading underground mine contracting and engineering company-we design and build mines, safely. Our team specializes in delivering design-build solutions for technically complex projects, with a strong track record in world-class shaft sinking and mine development.

Collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We foster a culture where respect is foundational, innovation is encouraged, and safety is never compromised.

At Cementation, we value experience and are inspired by potential.

About this Position Reporting to the Manager of Estimating, the Senior Estimator works closely with the Estimating & Studies Team to respond to client tender requests and provide ongoing support to Operations personnel for contracting projects. The Senior Estimator leads the estimating process for assigned projects from start to finish including the Decision to Bid form, schedules the work, prepares the estimates using InEight, and develops and writes cover letters and methodologies in order to deliver the final proposal on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Health & Safety

Work in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Cementation.

Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report them to the Health and Safety Department.

Participate in the office safety program.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Determine methodologies in order to determine the duration and task dependencies for accomplishing the scope of work involved in the cost estimates.

Prepare proposals for competitive bids and/or engineering studies at the scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility level from the site visit up to and including final submission.

Schedules and runs all kick-off and review meetings, setting meeting agendas and follow-up with meeting minutes.

Analyze drawings, designs, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare schedules, cost estimates and bid documents.

Apply labour, equipment and material requirements to each estimate.

Recommend vendors and subcontractors to be selected. Consult with vendors and specialists to discuss and formulate estimates.

Determine performance capabilities with detailed cycle time calculations. Adjust theoretical calculations to reflect historical performance achieved.

Work closely with other individuals in the organization to obtain, review, and support the commitments required for the cost estimates.

Ensure historical data obtained from project records is stored in a centralized estimating database. Conduct time studies at project sites and correlate data transfer.

Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

Prepare all tenders in accordance with the "Bidding Process".

Assist the proposal writer in meeting the deliverable requirements of all tender submissions including writing cover/lead letters, basis of estimate, methods statements, exceptions/clarifications and other specifics for the proposal.

Prepare back-up estimates and store originals & copies as per procedure.

Assist and support project management to ensure continuity between tender, construction and project completion.

Be prepared to travel for site visits/inspections, work in branch or joint venture partner offices. Travel may include international assignments. Travel period may range from one day to several weeks. A valid passport is required to be maintained at all times.

Be able to make presentations to owners and clients on the various proposals and feasibility studies completed for submission.

Conduct risk reviews and checking duties in a manner that is responsive to corporate needs in an effort to ensure accuracy.

Have knowledge and experience in Project Controls.

Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

This position has the requirement for occasional travel to our project sites and offices.

Travel period may range from one day to several weeks.

Travel may include overseas assignments

Supervisory Responsibilities

Although not directly responsible for other estimating staff the role includes mentoring and assisting more junior personnel in the development of estimating principles and the writing of technical and commercial documents.

Education and Experience

Degree from a recognized universit

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