Civil Estimator

Dig It Contracting Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Direct access to management

Senior estimating pathway

Job summary

Dig It Pty Ltd in Mascot, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to price excavation, shoring, piling and structural packages for builders across Sydney.

You will take tenders from enquiry to submission, produce BOQs, and work with our site teams to ensure accurate, competitive pricing on Tier 2 projects. This office-based role suits an estimator with around 5 years civil estimating experience and strong CostX/Bluebeam skills.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of estimating experience in civil construction.
• Tier 2 experience estimating for a Tier 2 contractor or pricing packages for Tier 2 builders.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, shoring and piling methods and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read civil, structural and shoring drawings and geotechnical reports.
• Experience estimating rock, spoil classification and disposal costs.
• Strong Excel skills and take-off software (CostX, Bluebeam or similar).
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and geotechnical reports.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for excavation, rock, piling, shoring, shotcrete, anchors, capping beams and concrete works.
• Build first principles estimates for labour, plant, cartage, tipping, materials and subcontractors.
• Prepare BOQs, methodology and inclusions/exclusions for builder clients.
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify risks, assumptions and opportunities in each tender.
• Manage several tenders at once and meet submission deadlines.
• Follow up submitted quotes with clients.
• Hand over won jobs to the project team with a clear scope and budget.
• Pricing variations as required.

Skills

Civil estimating

Organised, accurate

Commercial acumen

Australian working rights

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

Excavation, Piling, Shoring and Structural Civil Works

Dig It Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to price excavation, shoring, piling and structural civil packages for builders across Sydney.

This is an office-based role in Mascot for an estimator with around 5 years of civil estimating experience and a background with Tier 2 builders or contractors. You will take tenders from enquiry through to submission and produce the BOQs our site teams build and are measured against.

You will be pricing projects involving:

Bulk and detailed excavation

Basement excavation and rock removal

Piling and shoring

Anchors and capping beams

Formwork, reinforcement and structural concrete

Demolition and remediation

Cartage, spoil classification and disposal

About Us

A highly regarded Sydney-based civil contractor, in the industry for 20+ years. Delivering excavation, piling, shoring, structural concrete and early works packages for builders, developers and private clients.

We undertake technically challenging projects where planning, accurate pricing and practical construction knowledge are critical.

We operate our own fleet of excavators, trucks and civil plant and have a strong pipeline of secured work across Sydney.

The role

You will report to our Project Coordinator, take part in the weekly estimating meeting and work closely with our site team and management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing tender documents, architectural, structural and shoring drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports

Preparing quantity take-offs for excavation, rock, piling, shoring, shotcrete, anchors, capping beams and concrete works

Building first principles estimates for labour, plant, cartage, tipping, materials and subcontractors

Preparing clear BOQs, methodology and inclusions/exclusions for builder clients

Obtaining and comparing subcontractor and supplier pricing

Identifying risks, assumptions and opportunities in each tender

Managing several tenders at once and meeting submission deadlines

Following up submitted quotes with clients

Handing over won jobs to the project team with a clear scope and budget

Pricing variations as required

About you

You will be accurate, organised and commercially minded, with a practical understanding of how the work is built on site.

You should have:

Around 5 years of estimating experience in civil construction

Tier 2 experience, either estimating for a Tier 2 contractor or pricing packages for Tier 2 builders

Strong knowledge of excavation, shoring and piling methods and construction sequencing

The ability to read civil, structural and shoring drawings and geotechnical reports

Experience estimating rock, spoil classification and disposal costs

Strong Excel skills and experience with take-off software (e.g. CostX, Bluebeam or similar)

Good written communication for tender submissions and client correspondence

Full Australian working rights

Site experience and a civil engineering or construction qualification will be highly regarded.

What we offer

Superannuation paid in addition to the base salary

Strong pipeline of secured Sydney projects

Direct access to company management

Technically challenging and varied civil projects

Opportunity to progress into a senior estimating role