Estimating Manager

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Benang is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function from tender to award for utility, mining and civil infrastructure projects in WA.

You will oversee the preparation of accurate, competitive tenders, mentor the estimating team and collaborate with operations, procurement and senior leadership to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager with civil infrastructure experience.
• Strong tendering, cost control and risk management in WA market.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Project.
• Relevant qualifications such as Civil Eng, QS or CM are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid cycle from opportunity identification through tender submission and handover.
• Review tender docs, drawings, specs, and scopes for multi-utility/civil projects.
• Mentor Estimators and promote consistency in estimating practices.
• Collaborate with operations, delivery, procurement and leadership teams including CEO and COO.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities during tender phase.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers in utilities and civil sectors.
• Contribute to cost models, historical data and data libraries for WA infrastructure.
• Support business development and pre-construction activities and contract negotiations.
• Provide input into bid/no-bid decisions and diversification.

Skills

Leadership

Tendering

Commercial acumen

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Estimating software

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary Package + Benefits

About Us

Benang is a leading infrastructure services provider delivering sustainable solutions across the Utilities, Construction, Mining and Resources sectors. We are dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients and the communities we serve. Benang's continued growth is driven by our strong commitment to the utilities industry and our focus on future-ready outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function and support the successful delivery of projects from tender through to award. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised professional with strong commercial acumen, leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing complex estimates and bids.

As Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate, competitive, and profitable tenders while managing and mentoring the estimating team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid cycle from opportunity identification through to tender submission and handover for utility infrastructure, mining & resources and civil infrastructure projects.
• Review and interpret tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and scopes for multi-utility and civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators/senior estimators, fostering capability development and consistency in estimating practices across the business.
• Collaborate closely with operations, project delivery, procurement, and leadership teams (including CEO, COO, and Operations Managers).
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, opportunities, and value engineering initiatives during the tender phase.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers in the utilities and civil sectors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating databases, unit rates, benchmarks, historical data, and cost models specific to WA infrastructure projects.
• Support business development, pre-construction activities (ECI/D&C where applicable), contract negotiations, and handover to delivery teams.
• Provide input into strategic planning, bid/no-bid decisions, and diversification.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager in civil infrastructure, utilities or multi-utility construction, with a strong track record on projects similar to Benang’s portfolio.
• Deep technical knowledge of utility infrastructure installation, civil works, pipelines, underground services, and associated methodologies.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in competitive tendering, cost control, and risk management in the WA market.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive high performance.
• Proficiency with estimating software/tools and advanced hands‑on knowledge of MS Project.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management) highly regarded.
• Commitment to safety, quality, cultural values, and Indigenous business principles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing, values-driven Indigenous business with significant pipeline and diversification plans.
• Career progression in a supportive and driven leadership team.

Applications closeCOB, 22 August 2026.

Benang is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and people from diverse backgrounds.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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