Senior Estimator

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and development

Six months' paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for major projects. You will monitor market pricing, apply innovative construction methods, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver competitive bids.

The role offers leadership of an estimators team and a focus on safe, compliant project delivery. Applicants should have advanced construction experience, relevant qualifications, and proficiency with COINS, Site Manager and Team

Qualifications

• Advanced construction experience required.
• Proven ability to lead estimators and cross-functional teams.
• Strong capability in cost estimation, tender submissions and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions for major projects.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends and innovative construction methodologies to support competitive bids.
• Provide technical estimating expertise and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality estimates.
• Lead, mentor and develop estimators and support team members to build capability and performance.
• Support project handover with clear commercial documentation and cost information to delivery teams.
• Assist with Bill of Quantities allocation and cost planning to support effective project controls.
• Promote and maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and wellbeing requirements across all activities.

Skills

Advanced construction experience

Leadership and mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

COINS

Site Manager

Team Binder

Job description

At Laing O'Rourke, you won't just build projects, you'll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation's most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

We are currently seeking a Senior Estimator in Adelaide. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

At Laing O'Rourke, we're committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O'Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
  
• Six months' paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
  
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
  
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers
  

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions for major projects.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends and innovative construction methodologies to support competitive bids.
• Provide technical estimating expertise and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality estimates.
• Lead, mentor and develop estimators and support team members to build capability and performance.
• Support project handover by providing clear commercial documentation and cost information to delivery teams.
• Assist with Bill of Quantities allocation and cost planning to support effective project controls.
• Promote and maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and wellbeing requirements across all activities.
  

About you

• Advanced experience in the construction industry.
• Relevant qualifications.
• Ability to work with the main business packages such as COINS, Site Manager and Team Binder.