Senior Estimating Manager - Solar Projects

PCL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Superannuation

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Career growth

Professional development

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd. in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the Solar Australia estimating team. You will guide complex renewables bids, manage a small team, and partner with senior leaders to optimise pricing and risk.

You bring 15+ years of cost estimating experience in solar/renewables, strong leadership, and proven ability to influence decisions, deliver accurate tender outcomes, and drive commercial success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction cost estimating, ideally solar/renewable energy.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience leading an estimating department or similar function.
• Strong knowledge of estimate development, procurement and cost validation.
• Excellent client meetings, proposals and presentations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Solar Australia estimating department (7-8 reports) and manage workload.
• Ensure complete, accurate, timely estimates, budgets, and tender deliverables.
• Lead estimate development across labour, equipment, materials, pricing.
• Review contracts, drawings and specs for utility-scale solar projects.
• Set project schedules and pursue win strategies with leadership.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities and support proposals.
• Improve estimating standards, governance, and reporting.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Proposal & presentations

Job description

PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd. in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the Solar Australia estimating team. You will guide complex renewables bids, manage a small team, and partner with senior leaders to optimise pricing and risk.

You bring 15+ years of cost estimating experience in solar/renewables, strong leadership, and proven ability to influence decisions, deliver accurate tender outcomes, and drive commercial success in a fast-paced environment.