Estimating Lead/Estimating Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

In-house training and on-the-job dev.

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Exclusive discounts across Australian/

Descripción de la vacante

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Planner to lead the preparation and validation of project estimates for major infrastructure bids. You will develop cost models, assess resources, and coordinate inputs from consultants and suppliers to ensure competitive tenders.

The role requires strong analytical ability, leadership of the estimating team, and excellent communication with clients and contractors.

Formación

• Degree qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Proven experience in estimating, cost planning and tendering for large infrastructure/construction/engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, cost modelling, resource planning, contract administration and commercial principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess costs, identify risks and validate estimates.
• Demonstrated leadership capability including team supervision and workload management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the preparation, review and submission of accurate project estimates.
• Develop realistic cost models, resource requirements and schedules for bids.
• Coordinate with external consultants, suppliers and stakeholders for estimating inputs.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends and cost benchmarks to improve accuracy and competitiveness.
• Manage cost investigations and analysis with robust data support.
• Lead, mentor and supervise estimating team members and ensure deadlines and safety.

Educación

Degree Qualifications or equivalent in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar

Herramientas

K2

Team Binder

Descripción del empleo

About the project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Benefits

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and submission of accurate project estimates in accordance with organisational standards and procedures.
• Develop realistic cost models, resource requirements and schedules to support competitive and commercially sound project bids.
• Coordinate with external consultants, suppliers and stakeholders to gather estimating inputs and support tender activities.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends, new techniques and cost benchmarks to improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
• Manage detailed cost investigations and analysis, ensuring estimates are thoroughly validated and supported by robust data.
• Lead, mentor and supervise estimating team members, allocating workloads, monitoring performance, ensuring deadlines are met, and promoting safe work practices.

About you

• Degree Qualifications or equivalent in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Proven experience in estimating, cost planning and tendering within large infrastructure, construction, engineering or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, cost modelling, resource planning, contract administration and commercial principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess costs, identify risks and validate complex estimates.
• Knowledge of K2 and Team Binder.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including team supervision, workload management, mentoring and performance development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.