Civil Estimator – Tendering & Costing Expert

BMD Group; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD Group in Sydney is seeking an Estimator to join the Pre-contracts team and contribute to competitive tenders across civil construction and infrastructure opportunities. Reporting to a Senior Estimator, you will handle initial tender reviews, pricing, and handover, collaborating with estimating, planning and commercial teams.

The role requires first-principles estimating, cost build-ups, and attention to detail to ensure accurate and practical cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Experience completing quantity take-offs and pricing build-ups.
• Understanding of direct costs, indirect costs and preliminaries.
• Ability to assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Awareness of construction methodology, project risk and cost drivers.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to checking work.
• Ability to organise priorities and meet tender deadlines.
• Clear communication and collaborative working skills.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with Expert Estimation, CATS or CostX or comparable estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Assist with establishing the estimate structure, assumptions and pricing approach.
• Prepare first-principles estimates for civil infrastructure projects.
• Complete and check quantity take-offs and pricing build-ups.
• Develop direct-cost, indirect-cost and preliminary cost allowances.
• Prepare pricing enquiries for suppliers, subcontractors and plant providers.
• Review quotations and compare scope, exclusions and commercial alignment.
• Identify scope gaps, pricing risks, opportunities and cost drivers.
• Attend site inspections, tender meetings and relevant workshops.
• Work with construction teams to understand methodology and resourcing.
• Support alignment between the estimate, programme and delivery approach.
• Maintain accurate assumptions, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to estimate reviews and complete agreed review actions.
• Support tender submissions, clarifications and post-tender activities.
• Prepare handover information for successful tenders.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams and supply-chain partners.

Skills

Estimating experience

Drawings interpretation

Quantity take-offs

Cost build-ups

Supplier quotes

Construction methods

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Clear communication

Civil engineering degree

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Expert Estimation

CATS

CostX

Job description

BMD Group in Sydney is seeking an Estimator to join the Pre-contracts team and contribute to competitive tenders across civil construction and infrastructure opportunities. Reporting to a Senior Estimator, you will handle initial tender reviews, pricing, and handover, collaborating with estimating, planning and commercial teams.

The role requires first-principles estimating, cost build-ups, and attention to detail to ensure accurate and practical cost estimates.