Cost Control / Estimator

Who We Are

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.

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Great Bear Project

In March, 2022 Kinross acquired Great Bear Resources and its flagship Great Bear project (GBR), located near Red Lake, Ontario.  The Great Bear property is a greenfield, large-scale deposit with the potential for significant open pit and underground operations. At the start of 2025, the project is moving into the detailed engineering and major equipment procurement phase. 
 

Purpose of Role

The Cost Controller/Estimator will be responsible for cost control and estimating activities for the Great Bear project, including change management and forecast activities, supporting the implementation of a project cost control system, and coordinating estimating inputs and estimate updates. The Cost Controller/Estimator would report to the Cost Control and Contract Administration Manager, and will work closely with project services, engineering, other functional leads and external consultants. 

This role can be based in Toronto or remote, with occasional travel to Red Lake, Ontario and is initially a two-year contract. During the future Construction Phase, the role would be expected to be on rotation to the project site in Red Lake, Ontario.   

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the project scope, budget and schedule. 
• Participate in the planning and implementation of a project cost control system, including system testing, and become a system superuser.
• Monitor contract and purchase order commitments against budget and prepare budget reconciliations and variance analysis. 
• Prepare monthly accruals. 
• Prepare Project forecast updates on a monthly basis. 
• Prepare the cost section and related key performance indicators for monthly report and presentations.
• Identify cost variances and support corrective actions to maintain the project within anticipated cost and schedule.
• Work with the Planner to ensure that the cost details is linked to the schedule and prepare commitments, cost and cash time phased costing.
• Coordinate the Change Management process, including logging changes and reviewing and processing change requests.
• Provide input for the estimating plan and basis of estimate documents.
• Coordinate capital estimating requirements, including estimate input from various external parties and organizations, including benchmark data and various cost trends.
• Assist in preparing estimates for various direct and indirect project costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Business or Engineering Technician diploma or degree, or equivalent
• 10 years of project cost control experience and/or estimating experience in various project phases (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to Operations)
• EPC/EPCM, Owner’s project team and/or mining industry experience
• Experience in implementing cost control systems and providing training
• Good working knowledge of Project, engineering and construction estimating techniques and standard industry estimating practices
   

Personal Attributes

• Strong computer skills, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and cost control softwareExcellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to set priorities
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to build and maintain productive working relationships, and work in a collaborative manner 
• Able to work independently and take initiative