Project Estimator - Major Projects

ATCO Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to Move and Grow the R​i

Education Assistance & Career Growth

Superannuation Boosts

Own a Piece of the Company

Employee Travel Discounts

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd based in Luscombe, QLD, is seeking an experienced Project Estimator to price major workforce accommodation projects. You will play a key role in developing estimates, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams across Australia.

The right candidate will bring experience in commercial, civil, mining, or industrial construction, plus advanced Excel skills and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within commercial, civil, mining, infrastructure or industrial construction.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Experience obtaining and reviewing subcontractor quotations.
• Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work, specifications and construction drawings.
• Prepare detailed site works estimates and cost submissions.
• Issue RFQs and obtain pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate quotations and identify scope gaps and commercial risks.
• Manage technical clarifications throughout the tender process.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in developing estimating tools, templates and cost databases.
• Support the implementation of estimating software and systems.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Design & Engineering and Project Delivery teams.

Skills

Interpreting drawings and specs

Excel & data analysis

Tender administration

Stakeholder communication

Project estimations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Your Future with ATCO Structures & Logistics

ATCO Structures & Logistics is a global leader in modular design, manufacturing, construction and facilities solutions. Across Australia, we deliver workforce accommodation villages, permanent modular buildings and major projects supporting the resources, energy, government and commercial sectors.

Due to continued growth within our Major Projects division, we are seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join our team based in Luscombe, QLD.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in pricing major workforce accommodation projects while helping shape the future of our estimating function.

Why Join ATCO?

• Permanent full-time opportunity with a global organisation
• Work on major workforce accommodation and camp projects across Australia
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes and estimating methodologies
• Help build and shape a growing major projects team
• Diverse projects supporting the renewable energy and resources sectors
• Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunities
• Based at our Luscombe Head Office with onsite parking

What You'll Do

• Review scopes of work, specifications and construction drawings
• Prepare detailed site works estimates and cost submissions
• Issue RFQs and obtain pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Evaluate quotations and identify scope gaps and commercial risks
• Manage technical clarifications throughout the tender process
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist in developing estimating tools, templates and cost databases
• Support the implementation of estimating software and systems
• Collaborate with Business Development, Design & Engineering and Project Delivery teams

What You'll Bring

• Experience in estimating within commercial, civil, mining, infrastructure or industrial construction
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work
• Experience obtaining and reviewing subcontractor quotations
• Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing priorities

Highly Regarded

• Workforce accommodation, camp or remote village project experience
• Mining or renewable energy project exposure
• Experience improving estimating systems and processes

Ready to Build Your Future with ATCO?

If you're an estimator looking for the opportunity to influence how things are done, build strong industry relationships and work on major workforce housing projects across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and people from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.

Perks and benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to Move and Grow the Right Way
• Education Assistance & Career Growth
• Superannuation Boosts
• Own a Piece of the Company
• Employee Travel Discounts

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With more than 75 years of experience in the Modular Construction industry, ATCO Structures designs and manufactures modular buildings in Australia and around the globe for temporary or permanent installation. Our product range provides a flexible and rapid building solution that can be used across all industries/sectors. We have sales branches and manufacturing facilities located throughout Australia with friendly staff that are ready to welcome you and your knowledge into #TeamATCO.