Estimator – Mining & Civil Construction

AWCON; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National project exposure

Clear career pathway

Competitive salary package

Growing business that takes its people

Job summary

AWCON is a fast-growing Australian civil construction contractor; this Junior Estimator role offers ownership of tendering from review to handover, enabling you to influence project methodology and pricing strategy across mining and civil work. You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, engineers and site teams to gain a competitive edge and advance into Senior Estimator and Pre Contracts leadership.

Join a growing business with national project exposure and a clear career pathway.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in construction, civil, mining, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Strong grasp of estimating principles, cost planning and tender preparation.
• Ability to interpret drawings and contract documents under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of competitive, commercially sound tenders, cost plans and estimates.
• Dig into drawings, specs, schedules and BOQs to define estimating scope.
• Collaborate with project and site teams to develop methodologies and programs.
• Complete quantity take-offs and build direct/indirect cost estimates.
• Source and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Contribute to risk assessments and tender reviews.
• Hand over awarded projects to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimating principles

Cost planning

Tender preparation

Drawings interpretation

Excel skills

Subcontractor negotiation

Clarification meetings

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

CostX

Candy

Job description

At AWCON, estimators don't just price jobs. They shape how we build them and whether we win them. If you're tired of being a number-cruncher on the sidelines and want real ownership in a business that's genuinely going places, keep reading.

Who we are

Your numbers. Your strategy. Your wins.

At AWCON, estimators don't just price jobs. They shape how we build them and whether we win them. If you're tired of being a number-cruncher on the sidelines and want real ownership in a business that's genuinely going places, keep reading.

Who we are

AWCON is one of Australia's fastest-growing civil construction contractors, delivering complex projects for Tier 1 clients across the mining and heavy industry sectors. Our projects range from $1M to $100M+, and our footprint now spans Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and beyond.

We're growing quickly, our pipeline is strong, and we're building out our Pre Contracts team with estimators who want to grow with us.

Why this role is different

You'll own the tender. Not a slice of it. You'll lead submissions from document review through pricing strategy to handover, and you'll see the direct impact your work has on the business.

You'll influence how projects are built. You'll work alongside Project Managers, engineers and site teams to shape methodology, sequencing, staging and programs. Your thinking on how to build it smarter becomes our competitive edge.

You'll work on projects worth talking about. Major mining and civil works for Tier 1 clients, across multiple states, with no two jobs the same.

You'll move up faster. We're growing, which means real opportunities to step into Senior Estimator and Pre Contracts management roles. Performance here is noticed and rewarded.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the preparation of competitive, commercially sound tenders, cost plans and estimates, on time and to a high standard

• Digging into drawings, specifications, schedules and BOQs to define the estimating scope

• Collaborating with project and site teams to develop methodologies, staging plans and programs that give us an edge

• Completing quantity take-offs and building accurate direct and indirect cost estimates

• Sourcing, assessing and negotiating the best subcontractor and supplier pricing

• Contributing to risk assessments and tender reviews, ensuring compliance with company governance and client requirements

• Handing over awarded projects smoothly so our delivery teams hit the ground running

What you'll bring

• Experience as an Estimator or Junior Estimator in construction, civil, mining, infrastructure or industrial sectors

• A solid grasp of estimating principles, cost planning and tender preparation

• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract documents under deadline pressure

• Strong commercial instincts and a practical, get-it-done attitude

• Confidence running clarification meetings with subcontractors, clients and senior leaders

• Strong Excel skills and experience with industry estimating software [name your platform if relevant, e.g. HCSS HeavyBid, CostX, Candy.

Bonus points if you:

• Hold a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar

• Love digging into productivity rates and market pricing to find smarter ways to win work

Junior Estimators ready for their next step are encouraged to apply. If you've got the foundations and the drive, we'll back your growth.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary package [adding a salary range here will noticeably lift applications]

• National project exposure across a diverse portfolio of mining and civil work

• A clear career pathway into senior Estimating and Pre Contracts leadership

• A growing business that takes its people with it

• A collaborative team that delivers, where your contribution is seen and rewarded

Ready to own your next win?

If you want bigger projects, more responsibility and a career that moves as fast as you do, we want to hear from you.

AWCON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.