Estimator / Project Manager

Randstad Australia; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 130k–160k + Super

Company vehicle and fuel card

End-to-end role with variety

Hands-on, supportive culture

Job summary

Randstad Australia, in partnership with a premier civil contractor in Margate, seeks a dual-function Estimator/Project Manager to bridge tendering and on-site delivery across Southern Tasmania. You will prepare accurate tenders for earthworks, concrete structures and drainage, then manage procurement, variations, client relations, and financial performance through to completion.

The role requires 5+ years in civil estimating and project management, with strong knowledge of construction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in civil estimating and project management.
• Deep knowledge of civil construction methodologies, detailed take-offs, contract management, and project costing.
• Strong skills in civil estimating software, project scheduling tools, and MS Office suite (Excel).
• Solution-focused mindset with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimating & Tendering: review tender documents, take-offs, BOQs, and pricing for end-to-end submissions.
• Project Delivery: manage awarded projects from handover to completion, including procurement, scheduling, risk management, and budget control.
• Commercial & Financial: track project performance, manage variation registers, control costs, and oversee progress claims.
• Stakeholder Management: maintain relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal site teams.
• Compliance & Quality: support QA, site safety, and environmental compliance across all project phases.

Skills

Civil estimating

Project management

Take-offs

Negotiation

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

Civil estimating software

Project scheduling tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Civil Estimator / Project Manager

Randstad has partnered with a premier civil contractor based in Margate to secure a dual-function Estimator / Project Manager. Renowned for their practical approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality outcomes, this growing business is seeking a practical professional who thrives working across both tender preparation and on-site project delivery across Southern Tasmania.

In this position, you will bridge the gap between tendering and execution - preparing accurate, competitive tenders for commercial civil packages (earthworks, concrete structures, drainage) before stepping in to manage procurement, variations, client relations, and financial performance through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Tendering: Review tender documents, conduct accurate take-offs, construct detailed BOQs, and obtain competitive subcontractor pricing to prepare end-to-end tender submissions.
• Project Delivery: Manage awarded projects from handover to completion, including procurement, scheduling, risk management, and budget control.
• Commercial & Financial: Track project performance, manage variation registers, control costs, and oversee monthly progress claims.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal site teams.
• Compliance & Quality: Support quality assurance, site safety, and environmental compliance across all project phases.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of combined experience in civil estimating and project management.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of civil construction methodologies, detailed take-offs, contract management, and project costing.
• Software Proficiency: Strong skills in civil estimating software, project scheduling tools, and MS Office suite (Excel).
• Communication & Mindset: Solution-focused, commercially astute, with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package ($130k - $160k + Super).
• Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card.
• Dynamic, dual-focused role offering end-to-end oversight and job variety.
• Supportive, hands-on workplace culture in a growing business.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.