Lead Civil Estimator: Tender Strategy & Bids

Unyte; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unyte is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our pre-contracts team and help secure civil infrastructure projects. You will own tenders from Go/No-Go through submission, challenging methodology and identifying risk and value opportunities.

You will review drawings, specifications and tender documents, perform detailed quantity take-offs and build accurate estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Strong commercial judgement and client-facing communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex tender bids.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, labour, plant, materials and subcontractor markets.
• Experience completing detailed quantity take-offs.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience identifying and managing tender and contract risk.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal delivery teams.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil tenders from Go/No-Go and kick-off through to final review and submission.
• Review specifications, drawings, RFQs and tender documentation.
• Manage detailed 2D and 3D quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Build accurate estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and project overheads.
• Develop construction methodologies, staging and traffic management approaches.
• Source, engage and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Lead and coordinate bid responsibilities across project-specific tender teams.
• Prepare and present tender submissions and participate in client tender interviews.
• Manage post-tender clarifications and negotiations.
• Prepare successful tenders for handover into the construction team, including project budgets and start-up documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Tender management

Quantity take-offs

Costing

Commercial judgement

Client & supplier comms

Estimating software

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Unyte is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our pre-contracts team and help secure civil infrastructure projects. You will own tenders from Go/No-Go through submission, challenging methodology and identifying risk and value opportunities.

You will review drawings, specifications and tender documents, perform detailed quantity take-offs and build accurate estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Strong commercial judgement and client-facing communication are essential.