Estimator – Precast Concrete

Solidcast Pty Ltd; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidcast Pty Ltd in NSW is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead tender preparation across commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will review drawings and specifications, assess buildability and installation needs, and ensure all costs are fully allowed.

You will identify pricing risks, obtain supplier quotes, liaise with clients, and produce complete tender recommendations. A practical understanding of construction methodology, strong numerical skills and attention to

Qualifications

• Experience in precast concrete, structural concrete, civil construction or a related field.
• Strong drawing-reading and scope-review skills.
• A practical understanding of construction methodology.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commercial judgment and numerical skills.
• Good written communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• A key role in a growing Australian manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to understand the complete scope.
• Assess buildability, production methodology and installation requirements.
• Identify difficult details, design gaps, coordination issues and pricing risks.
• Review outsourced take-offs for obvious omissions or inconsistencies.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with clients throughout the tender process, provide timely updates and maintain strong ongoing relationships.
• Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions.
• Produce a complete tender recommendation for final approval.
• Assist with negotiations and hand over awarded projects to the delivery team.

Skills

Tendering expertise

Drawings review

Commercial judgement

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or related

Job description

Solidcast is a growing precast concrete and modular construction business based in Wauchope on the Mid North Coast of NSW. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to take responsibility for preparing accurate and commercially sound tenders across a range of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. This is not simply a quantity take-off role. The successful candidate must be able to review drawings and specifications, understand the complete scope of work, think about buildability and ensure that all costs are adequately allowed for.

Key responsibilities

Review drawings and specifications to understand the complete scope.

Assess buildability, production methodology and installation requirements.

Identify difficult details, design gaps, coordination issues and pricing risks.

Review outsourced take-offs for obvious omissions or inconsistencies.

Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Liaise with clients throughout the tender process, provide timely updates and maintain strong ongoing relationships.

Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions.

Produce a complete tender recommendation for final approval.

Assist with negotiations and hand over awarded projects to the delivery team.

About you

Experience in precast concrete, structural concrete, civil construction or a related field

Strong drawing-reading and scope-review skills

A practical understanding of construction methodology

Excellent attention to detail

Strong commercial judgment and numerical skills

Good written communication and organisational skills

The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

A key role in a growing Australian manufacturing business.

Exposure to varied and significant construction projects.

Direct involvement in pricing strategy and commercial decisions.

Support from an experienced technical and management team.

Competitive remuneration based on experience.

Long-term career development as Solidcast expands its manufacturing capability.