Senior Civil Estimator | Lead & Win Major Projects (Cairns)

HEH Civil Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEH Civil Pty Ltd in Cairns seeks a Senior Estimator to lead and develop our estimating function for civil infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will mentor the team, review tender docs, and prepare first-principles estimates to win the right work.

You will work closely with project and operations teams to ensure accurate pricing, develop construction methodologies, obtain subcontractor quotes, and present estimates for sign-off.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years estimating experience on civil infrastructure projects in Australia.
• A degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Strong first-principles estimating and construction methodology knowledge.
• Experience pricing road, water, drainage, earthworks or other civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading and mentoring estimators.
• Sound understanding of contract conditions, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Strong skills in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet firm tender deadlines.
• Transport and Main Roads tender experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop our estimating team.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
• Prepare first-principles estimates for civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop construction methodologies, programs and resourcing assumptions with our project teams.
• Obtain, review and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Identify risks, opportunities, exclusions and qualifications.
• Present estimates to senior management for review and sign-off.
• Prepare accurate, compliant and competitive tender submissions.
• Hand over successful tenders to the project delivery team.
• Maintain and improve our estimating rates, systems and processes.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

First-principles estimating

Civil infrastructure

Excel proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HEH Civil Pty Ltd in Cairns seeks a Senior Estimator to lead and develop our estimating function for civil infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will mentor the team, review tender docs, and prepare first-principles estimates to win the right work.

You will work closely with project and operations teams to ensure accurate pricing, develop construction methodologies, obtain subcontractor quotes, and present estimates for sign-off.