Civil Estimator

Overview

As part of our continued expansion and increase in tendering activities, we are looking to recruit a full-time Civil Estimator to work from our North Lakes office with a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate will have hands-on estimating experience specific to utilities and civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documentation including scopes and specifications during tender phases.
• Prepare lump sum pricing and bills of quantities for civil, utility, and infrastructure projects using fundamental estimation techniques and competitive supplier or subcontractor quotations.
• Incorporate risk management and safe construction practices into formulation of construction methods and scheduling with the construction team.
• Handle multiple tender submissions simultaneously.
• Prepare tenders with values ranging from $0.5 million to $15 million.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier price proposals and negotiate contract terms and conditions appropriately.
• Support the Construction and Commercial departments in identifying and compiling contract variations and extensions of time in compliance with main contract clauses.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• Expertise in civil infrastructure or utilities sectors.
• Thorough knowledge of construction buildability, sequencing, risk factors, and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and proficient time management.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to independently meet deadlines.
• Advanced competence in MS Excel with the ability to create tailored spreadsheets for tender purposes.

About You

• You possess drive, ambition, and the desire to develop leadership skills.
• You thrive in a dynamic, expanding organization that bases its operations on core values.
• You support colleagues and foster teamwork.
• You are committed to continual improvement, striving to outdo your previous performance.
• You prioritize sustainable, long-term relationships rather than short-term gains.
• You maintain a positive attitude which promotes better results and an improved workplace environment.
• You are dedicated to safety, efficiency, and productivity in all work practices.