Electrical Estimator

BMD Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator based in Wentworth Point, Sydney, to develop detailed first-principles estimates for electrical works within integrated civil, structural and electrical projects. Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement and estimating teams to deliver competitive tender solutions.

You’ll challenge methodologies, identify value engineering opportunities and help shape BMD’s electrical estimating approach as the capability grows, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil contractor environment.
• Experience producing first-principles estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to water, wastewater, renewables, energy or similarly complex infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, equipment and construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of electrical interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical and process scopes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using Expert Estimation, CATS or comparable estimating software.
• Sound commercial judgement when negotiating supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong eye for scope gaps, project risk and value engineering opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed first-principles estimates covering electrical labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and associated costs
• Interrogate drawings, schematics, specifications and tender documentation to fully understand scope, interfaces and project risks
• Complete material take-offs and develop scopes of work, supplier enquiries and subcontractor pricing packages
• Work across civil, structural, engineering, procurement and delivery disciplines to build coordinated tender solutions
• Assess electrical interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical and process works
• Source, assess and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, including commercial negotiations
• Identify alternative methodologies, value engineering opportunities and cost-effective technical solutions
• Assess tender risks and uncertainties and incorporate appropriate mitigation and contingency measures
• Ensure estimates respond to client requirements, technical specifications and the proposed construction methodology
• Maintain accurate estimating records and supporting bid documentation
• Keep across relevant technologies, construction methods and estimating practices within the renewables, water and wastewater markets.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tier 1/2 experience

Excel

Tools

Expert Estimation

CATS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

About the Role

Based in our Wentworth Point office, this opportunity will see you join BMD’s estimating capability and contribute to multidisciplinary infrastructure bids across the renewables, water and wastewater sectors.

As an Electrical Estimator, you’ll take ownership of developing detailed first-principles estimates for electrical works delivered as part of integrated civil, structural and electrical projects. You’ll work closely with our engineering, construction, procurement and estimating teams, as well as suppliers and subcontractors, to develop commercially competitive and well-considered tender solutions.

More than pricing a scope, this role gives you the opportunity to challenge methodologies, identify value engineering opportunities and help shape BMD’s approach to electrical estimating as our capability continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• develop detailed first-principles estimates covering electrical labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and associated costs
• interrogate drawings, schematics, specifications and tender documentation to fully understand scope, interfaces and project risks
• complete material take-offs and develop scopes of work, supplier enquiries and subcontractor pricing packages
• work across civil, structural, engineering, procurement and delivery disciplines to build coordinated tender solutions
• assess electrical interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical and process works
• source, assess and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, including commercial negotiations
• identify alternative methodologies, value engineering opportunities and cost-effective technical solutions
• assess tender risks and uncertainties and incorporate appropriate mitigation and contingency measures
• ensure estimates respond to client requirements, technical specifications and the proposed construction methodology
• maintain accurate estimating records and supporting bid documentation
• keep across relevant technologies, construction methods and estimating practices within the renewables, water and wastewater markets.

About You

You will bring:

• electrical estimating experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil contractor environment
• demonstrated experience producing first-principles estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• exposure to water, wastewater, renewables, energy or similarly complex infrastructure
• strong knowledge of electrical systems, equipment and construction methodologies
• confidence interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documentation
• an understanding of electrical interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical and process scopes
• advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using Expert Estimation, CATS or comparable estimating software
• sound commercial judgement when assessing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor pricing
• a strong eye for scope gaps, project risk and value engineering opportunities.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers