Engineer / Construction Cost Estimator - Mine Closure & Reclamation SRK Consulting - 4.2 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Report preparation Customer communication Pricing Construction specifications Managing projects in an engineering role 5 years Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree in construction management Mapping software Logistics Fundamentals of Engineering Technical report writing Schedule management Engineer in Training Bachelor's degree in engineering HeavyBid Mining Engineering Engineering project budget management Mining Construction drawing review Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction industry experience Civil 3D Design engineering Mining or extraction GIS software RSMeans Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Cost estimate preparation Full Job Description The successful candidate will support mine closure planning and construction cost estimating projects for operating, development, and legacy mine sites. Preparing construction and reclamation cost estimates for financial assurance, permitting, feasibility studies, asset retirement obligations and life-of-mine planning. Developing quantity take-offs from engineering drawings, Civil 3D models, GIS data, technical reports, and site information. Developing unit rates using contractor pricing, equipment productivity, vendor quotations, historical cost data, and industry cost databases. Preparing bases of estimate and documenting estimate assumptions, methodologies, construction approaches, pricing sources, and estimate risks. Supporting mine closure planning, reclamation engineering, and heavy civil construction evaluations. Working with multidisciplinary teams of civil, mining, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, and geochemical professionals. Preparing technical reports, memoranda, proposals, and presentations. Managing assigned work within established project budgets and schedules. Participating in site visits and client meetings as required. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience as a construction cost estimator. Approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience (less may be considered based on experience). Experience with engineering design, heavy civil construction, construction estimating, or mine engineering. Strong understanding of construction methods, earthworks, equipment productivity, logistics and unit-rate development. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, grading plans, specifications, and technical reports. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or active progression toward professional licensure (e.g., FE exam passed/Engineering Intern certification), is preferred Ability to travel to mine sites as required. Additional Beneficial Experience Mine closure, reclamation, or financial assurance cost estimating. Mining or heavy civil consulting experience. Civil 3D, GIS, or quantity takeoff software. CostMine, RSMeans, HeavyBid, SRCE, or similar estimating software. Familiarity with AACE estimating practices and estimate classifications. Project management and client interaction.

Preferred Locations:

Eagle River, Alaska; Reno or Elko, Nevada. Remote work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates.