Job Description: Estimator - DMC Mining Services

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Estimator
Department: Estimating, Mining Services Division
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Estimator formulates budgets, proposals, methodologies and conceptual estimates
for various construction, engineering and mining projects.
The Estimator will demonstrate DMC’s core values of: Zero Harm, Respect and Integrity,
Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Operational Excellence.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review bid documents and define methodologies.
2. Estimate productivities, equipment and manpower requirements
3. Estimate capital and operating costs, from first principles.
4. Schedule estimates, projects and resources.
5. Monthly and Daily production schedules.
6. Monitor project progress and issue cost reports as required.
7. Provide cash flow projections to generate net present values, rates of return and
paybacks.
8. Preparation and maintenance of tender documents including contract language.
9. Conduct feasibility studies
10. Budget preparation to support field cost management.
11. Establish and implement cost control activities
12. Conduct site visits as required
13. Produce documentation for economic appraisals of acquisitions or new mine
projects.
14. Performance analysis for tasks within the mining cycle.
15. Liaison with industry suppliers to maintain current price database.
16. Draw, sketch and draft drawings as required.
17. Advise and facilitate in management bid reviews.
18. Draws upon all necessary resources to resolve any project or proposal
challenges.
19. Support project from start-up to completion as required.

20. Takes responsibility for aspects of occupational health and safety, and
environmental matters, over which the individual has control, including adherence
to all requirements applicable to DMC.
21. Demonstrate commitment to the continued improvement of Occupational Health,
Safety and Environment
22. Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Minimum 7 yrs experience in Mining industry
Minimum 3 years experience directly related to contract estimating.
Degree qualification or technical diploma in mining engineering.
Computer skills
o Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
o Lotus 123
o Primavera
o ACAD and/or simulation software
o Bid2Win and/or Tonto estimating software
o Industry research protocols, (Internet)
Effective oral and/or written communication skills.
Skilled and often certified in professional engineering principles and methods.
The above reflects the general duties considered to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed
job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. This description is for the purpose of information only. It is
understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a
safe and efficient operation
QF 6.1.1 Rev. 2 Effective 2008-09-18