Bid Lead Estimator

Genus Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Genus Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Bid Lead Estimator to support the preparation and delivery of competitive, accurate and commercially sound tenders across substation and transmission line projects.

You will oversee the estimating and tendering process, coordinating inputs from internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to develop cost estimates and high-quality bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Bid leadership/estimating/pre-contracts experience in engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience estimating substation and transmission line projects.
• Proficiency in Candy estimating software is essential.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes, cost planning and commercial risk assessment.
• Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tenders and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination and submission of tenders and bids for substation and transmission line projects.
• Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and project delivery requirements.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and scope requirements to identify risks, assumptions and potential cost impacts.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing. Use Candy estimating software to prepare, manage and review cost estimates.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost information and pricing schedules.
• Liaise with engineering, project delivery, procurement and commercial teams to validate estimates and tender assumptions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, value engineering and improved tender competitiveness.
• Manage multiple tender submissions and ensure deadlines, pricing requirements and bid documentation are met.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, commercial risk and alignment with project requirements.
• Support tender reviews, commercial negotiations and bid sign-off processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes, systems and procedures.

Skills

Bid leadership

Estimating

Pre-contracts

Tendering processes

Cost planning

Commercial risk assessment

Supplier quotations

Stakeholder management

Tools

Candy estimating software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Bid Lead Estimator to support the preparation and delivery of competitive, accurate and commercially sound tenders across substation and transmission line projects.

This role will oversee the estimating and tendering process, coordinating inputs from internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to develop comprehensive cost estimates and high-quality bid submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination and submission of tenders and bids for substation and transmission line projects.
• Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and project delivery requirements.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and scope requirements to identify risks, assumptions and potential cost impacts.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.Use Candy estimating software to prepare, manage and review cost estimates.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost information and pricing schedules.
• Liaise with engineering, project delivery, procurement and commercial teams to validate estimates and tender assumptions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, value engineering and improved tender competitiveness.
• Manage multiple tender submissions and ensure deadlines, pricing requirements and bid documentation are met.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, commercial risk and alignment with project requirements.
• Support tender reviews, commercial negotiations and bid sign-off processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes, systems and procedures.

About You

• Proven experience in a bid leadership, estimating or pre-contracts role within the engineering, construction or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated experience estimating substation and transmission line projects.
• Proficiency in Candy estimating software is essential.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes, cost planning and commercial risk assessment.
• Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tenders and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Melbourne-based opportunity.
• Salary negotiable, based on experience and suitability.
• Opportunity to contribute to major electrical infrastructure projects.