Bid Lead Estimator

GenusPlus Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GenusPlus Group, Melbourne-based, seeks an experienced Bid Lead Estimator to support competitive tenders across substation and transmission line projects. You will oversee estimating and tendering, coordinating inputs from internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to develop comprehensive cost estimates and high-quality bid submissions.

You will lead tender preparation, develop detailed cost estimates, review documentation for risks, obtain supplier quotations, and use Candy estimating

Qualifications

• Experience in bid leadership or pre-contracts in engineering or infrastructure.
• Proven record estimating substation and transmission line projects.
• Proficiency in Candy estimating software.
• Knowledge of tendering, cost planning and commercial risk assessment.
• Experience obtaining supplier quotations and bid prices.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, coordination and submission of tenders for substation and transmission line projects.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review tender docs to identify risks, assumptions and cost impacts.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations; ensure competitive pricing.
• Use Candy software to prepare, manage and review estimates.
• Maintain estimating databases and pricing schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, project delivery, procurement and commercial teams.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and value engineering.
• Manage multiple tender submissions and deadlines.
• Review estimates for accuracy and commercial risk.
• Support tender reviews and bid sign-off processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Skills

Bid leadership

Estimating

Cost planning

Tendering processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Team coordination

Tools

Candy estimating

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.