Lead 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

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.