Civil Estimator: Pure Tendering & Growth in SEQ

Brisbane Civil; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle / allowance

Phone

Laptop

Career pathways across the Doughty/BrS

Job summary

Brisbane Civil is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to lead first-principles estimates for earthworks, drainage, roads and utilities across SEQ projects. You will build up labour, plant, material and subcontract rates, run RFQs, and prepare cost plans for clients.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will develop methodologies with project teams, price risks and opportunities to deliver compliant submissions and smooth handover to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' civil estimating experience with a civil contractor (SEQ market preferred).
• Knowledge of SEQ market, clients and how works get built.
• Estimating experience in TMR, residential, industrial, commercial or Local Government.
• Experience with Expert estimating system or similar software.
• Familiarity with TMR MRTS, IPWEAQ, and SEQ Water Supply & Sewerage Code.
• Able to juggle tenders against tight deadlines with high accuracy.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying preferred.
• Current White Card and Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Building first-principles estimates and take-offs for earthworks, drainage, roads, pavements, concrete, and water/sewer works
• Building up labour, plant, material and subcontract rates; running RFQs and quote comparisons
• Developing methodologies, programs and staging with project teams
• Pricing risks and opportunities to deliver compliant, on-time submissions including non-price criteria
• Preparing budget estimates and cost plans for clients and developers
• Steering post-tender negotiations through to award and handover to delivery team

Skills

Civil estimating expertise

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying (preferred)

Tools

Expert estimating software

Job description

Brisbane Civil is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to lead first-principles estimates for earthworks, drainage, roads and utilities across SEQ projects. You will build up labour, plant, material and subcontract rates, run RFQs, and prepare cost plans for clients.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will develop methodologies with project teams, price risks and opportunities to deliver compliant submissions and smooth handover to delivery teams.