Civil Estimator – Water & Infrastructure Tendering

Evolve Talent; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Talent is recruiting experienced Civil Estimators to join a civil contractor on the Sunshine Coast. You will own end-to-end estimating and tendering for a range of civil infrastructure projects, including water, sewer and earthworks.

We welcome candidates with strong estimating software experience and a proven ability to build up first-principles estimates, develop methodologies, and coordinate with project teams to secure successful bids.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end estimating and tendering for civil projects.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and BOQs.
• Develop first-principles estimates and build-ups.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop construction methodologies and staging.
• Identify project risks, exclusions and scope gaps.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions.
• Support tender strategy and commercial decision-making.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and construction teams.
• Support handover from estimating into project delivery.

Skills

Civil Estimating

Tendering

Costing & Build-ups

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Evolve Talent is recruiting experienced Civil Estimators to join a civil contractor on the Sunshine Coast. You will own end-to-end estimating and tendering for a range of civil infrastructure projects, including water, sewer and earthworks.

We welcome candidates with strong estimating software experience and a proven ability to build up first-principles estimates, develop methodologies, and coordinate with project teams to secure successful bids.