Estimating Manager | Electrical Infrastructure, Rail & Communications

Atom Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atom Resources in Sydney is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead electrical infrastructure, rail and communications tenders. You will own the estimating function, mentor a capable team and shape tender strategy for multi-million-dollar projects while strengthening relationships with Tier 1 clients.

The role offers autonomy, strategic influence and long-term career progression. You will drive the complete tender process, ensure robust, profitable estimates and support team development in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager role.
• Experience on electrical, rail, communications or infrastructure projects.
• Proven capability managing tenders up to $100M+.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the estimating team.
• Manage pre-tender and bid strategy meetings.
• Assess tender opportunities and project suitability.
• Review project scope, risks and commercial considerations.
• Develop winning tender strategies.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Ensure accurate labour, material and equipment forecasts.
• Present tender recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams.
• Oversee handover of awarded projects to operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across estimating systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Tender strategy

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication (written)

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Construction Management or Engineering qualification

Tools

Simpro

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimating Manager | Electrical Infrastructure, Rail & Communications

Atom Resources – Sydney Southern Suburbs NSW

Estimating Manager
Electrical Infrastructure | Rail | Communications

$160,000 - $180,000 + Super

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator ready to step into leadership, or an established Estimating Manager looking for greater influence, autonomy and long-term career security?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation across rail, transport, communications and electrical infrastructure projects throughout NSW and Queensland.

With a secure pipeline of work, long-standing Tier 1 client relationships and a growing tender portfolio, the business is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead its estimating function and help drive the next phase of growth.

Why You'll Want This Role

• Lead an established team including a Lead Estimator, Estimator and Junior Estimator
• Major infrastructure projects valued from $2M to $100M+
• Direct influence on business growth and tender strategy
• Well-established contractor with over two decades of successful delivery
• Strong pipeline of rail, electrical and communications projects
• Work with leading Tier 1 contractors and infrastructure clients
• Genuine opportunity to shape systems, processes and department performance
• Supportive leadership team with clear direction and long-term vision

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the estimating department and oversee the complete tender process from opportunity assessment through to handover.

You will be responsible for ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially robust and positioned to maximise profitability while supporting the ongoing development of the estimating team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the estimating team
• Manage pre-tender and bid strategy meetings
• Assess tender opportunities and project suitability
• Review project scope, risks and commercial considerations
• Develop winning tender strategies
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates
• Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Ensure accurate labour, material and equipment forecasts
• Present tender recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams
• Oversee successful handover of awarded projects to operations
• Drive continuous improvement across estimating systems and processes

About You

You are commercially astute, technically capable and confident leading large-scale tenders from concept through to submission.

You will likely bring:

• 5+ years' experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager role
• Experience within electrical, rail, communications, utilities or infrastructure projects
• Proven capability managing tenders valued up to $100M+
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse complex technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• Construction Management, Engineering or related qualification
• Simpro experience
• Bluebeam experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Tier 1 Experience

About the Business

Our client is a specialist infrastructure contractor delivering electrical, communications and transport projects for major Tier 1 clients across Australia.

With more than two decades of successful operations, a strong financial position and an enviable project pipeline, they continue to build a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure solutions safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The culture is professional, collaborative and results-driven, with leadership committed to investing in people and supporting long-term career development.

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