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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days Thiess's roles stay open a median of 64 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 14% of Thiess's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Thiess
- high 7 stale, 1 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-06
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Thiess's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Thiess.
About this role
The Senior Mining Estimator at Thiess will be responsible for developing and managing capital cost estimates for mining and reclamation projects. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution, leading large-scale estimates, and preparing detailed reports. The estimator will also assess project risks and opportunities while driving innovative solutions within the estimating process.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Thiess as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Mining Engineering preferred)
- Minimum 7 years of estimating experience with technical expertise across mining and heavy civil earth works
- Proficient in developing cost estimates for mining or heavy civil related projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead large studies and program-level estimates
- Advanced understanding of various contract structures and their impact on estimating
- Experience with databased estimating platforms (CATS, InEight Estimate, Sage Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Take-Off, MCASES MII, IPE, HCSS or other)
Nice to have
- Contractor-side, construction, field, or preconstruction experience
- Experience leading estimates for PEA, PFS, FS, execution, sustaining capital, and large projects
What you get
- Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
- Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international
- PTO, Paid Holidays
- Possible domestic relocation assistance
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range is provided ($140,000-170,000 annual base salary USD)
- Role requires occasional travel to project sites, which may involve extended periods of sitting
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with some physical requirements for site visits
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Listed by Thiess on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-06. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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