Estimator

Monadelphous; Shire Of Capel; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri role

Competitive salary

Long-term stability

Supportive team

Job summary

Monadelphous is seeking an Estimator for our Capel team, offering a Mon-Fri role in a stable, regional workplace in the South West. You will interpret structural steel and fabrication drawings, prepare accurate estimates, and contribute to tender submissions with a focus on quality and risk management.

The successful candidate will have strong drawing interpretation skills, fabrication knowledge, and effective collaboration across teams to deliver cost-effective, compliant estimates.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret structural steel and fabrication drawings, including ISO drawings.
• Understanding of fabrications, materials, weld symbols and tolerances.
• Identify discrepancies and risks in tender docs and drawings.
• Experience translating project docs into accurate estimates and costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating advice for major tenders and proposals.
• Interpret drawings/specs to determine quantities, materials, labour and costs.
• Develop execution methodologies and schedules.
• Analyze data for tenders and ensure quality and completeness.

Skills

Read drawings

Structural steel detailing

Fabrication knowledge

Quality control

Communication

Attention to detail

Contract law basics

Subcontractor engagement

Site knowledge

Job description

Monadelphous is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join our RTW Fabrication Team in Capel. This is a Monday-Friday role offering stability and work-life balance in the South West. This is a Capel based role, and only local applicants will be considered.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

• Monday-Friday role that supports work-life balance
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing regional business
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert estimating advice to assist with compiling major tenders, proposals and expressions of interest on behalf of the division
• Interpretation of drawings, specifications, material lists and project documentation to accurately determine quantities, materials, labour, plant and other costs for estimating purposes.
• Developing execution methodologies and schedules
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data for inclusion in tenders
• Review tenders and proposals for quality, risk, accuracy and completeness: responding quickly to correct problems
• Identify ambiguities, risks and key issues in tender documentation

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to accurately read, interpret and understand structural steel, piping and fabrication drawings, including piping isometric (ISO) drawings.
• Strong understanding of structural steel detailing, fabrication requirements, materials, dimensions, weld symbols, connections and tolerances.
• Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, omissions and potential construction or fabrication issues within drawings and project documentation.
• Sound understanding of fabrication and construction methodologies and how these translate into accurate project estimates.
• Well-developed communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to foster interpersonal relationships across all levels.
• A methodical approach, high attention to detail and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of own work.
• A strong understanding of trades and disciplines involved in site/project operations.
• Skilled in leveraging site knowledge to support daily tasks, with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• A basic understanding of Contract Law to interpret tender documentation.
• Basic experience engaging and managing subcontractors.

Life at Monadelphous

There's lots to get involved in, celebratory or cultural events and so much more. We work hard to make Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We're committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we've been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Maintenance and Industrial Services division specialises in providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary maintenance and improvement solutions for customers across Australia and internationally, through a network of supporting workshops and operations in key regional areas, within the resources, energy and industrial sectors. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of services including the planning, management and execution of mechanical and electrical maintenance services, shutdowns, civil and infrastructure works, fixed plant maintenance services, access solutions, specialist coatings and rail maintenance services.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way.

A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.