Senior Estimator

Great People, Great Company, Great Future.

We're a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to become a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Operation is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Senior Estimator is responsible for managing cost estimation in the Pilbara Minerals (PLS) Capital Program to ensure consistency and accuracy of estimates across all projects.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and improve policies and systems for capital estimating of projects from concept through to detailed cost builds.
• Responsible for preparing and collating estimates utilising standard practice five-level class system prepared at various stages of project development, including developing appropriate contingency levels.
• Conduct estimates reviews, governance and assurances on cost estimate deliverables prepared by internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide dedicated leadership in applying the first principles estimating.
• Assist in the analysis of tender pricing against prepared estimates.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate estimate development progress meetings and estimate review workshops Analyse current internal and external trends and the transference of lessons from current and historical projects.
• Coordinate, liaise and support the capital projects team for business case justifications and investment approval documentation, including basis of estimate.
• Proactively work with various internal stakeholders to gather required information.

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum of 10 years working in project estimating and project management
• Extensive experience in project engineering &
  management with specialist estimating expertise &
  mastery of software tools for costing inputs.
• Proven ability in balancing priorities and working to deadlines whilst continuing to meet the expectations of our team.
• Ability to read and interpret sketch plans, scope of works documents and scoping sheets for accurate quotations.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
• Strong skills required in core software including MS Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Annual short-term incentive as a cash bonus or a cash/share combination option
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Access to the Company's KidsCo holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website