Senior Estimator

Abergeldie; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Abergeldie, a majority locally owned contractor with 30 years’ industry experience in Australia and New Zealand, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Queensland team in Brisbane. You’ll lead the estimating process from opportunity assessment through tender submission on major civil infrastructure projects.

Working with operations, engineering and commercial teams, you’ll prepare first-principles estimates, engage with subcontractors and suppliers, identify risks and opportunities, and help

Qualifications

• Significant experience estimating civil infrastructure projects with strength in roads, earthworks, drainage and structures.
• Proven ability in first-principles estimating and developing accurate, defensible cost estimates.
• Experience managing tenders from opportunity identification through to submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from initial opportunity assessment through tender submission.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to develop competitive pricing.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and contribute to tender strategy development.
• Collaborate with operational, engineering and commercial teams to deliver robust bids.

Skills

Civil estimation

Roads & earthworks

Tendering

Cost estimation

Risk assessment

Tender strategy

Subcontractor engagement

Stakeholder management

Costing accuracy

Job description

About Us

Abergeldie is a majority locally owned contractor with 30 years' industry experience in Australia and New Zealand. We design and deliver projects in the Water, Bridges, Transport, Underground, Energy and Remediation industry sectors. Projects include dams, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment process facilities, rail infrastructure, mining infrastructure, electrical substations, marine works and pipeline rehabilitation: the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Queensland team and play a key role in winning and delivering major civil infrastructure projects.

You’ll lead the estimating process from initial opportunity assessment through to tender submission, developing accurate, competitive and commercially sound bids across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.

Working closely with operational, engineering and commercial teams, you’ll be responsible for preparing first-principles estimates, engaging with subcontractors and suppliers, identifying project risks and opportunities and contributing to tender strategy development. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the continued growth of our Queensland business while working on complex and rewarding infrastructure pursuits.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Significant experience estimating civil infrastructure projects, with particular strength in roads, earthworks, drainage and structures.
• Proven expertise in first-principles estimating and developing accurate, defensible cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and practical project delivery considerations.
• Experience managing tenders from opportunity identification through to submission.
• Ability to engage effectively with subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders to develop competitive pricing strategies.
• Strong capability in risk assessment, value engineering and tender strategy development.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and drivers of project success.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Why You Should Work With Us

• We have a range of employee benefits, including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where all eligible employees share in the benefits of the projects they have helped to deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together.