Senior Estimator

HEH Civil Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HEH Civil Pty Ltd in Queensland seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function for civil infrastructure bids. You will work with project and operations teams to develop realistic prices and help win the right work for the business.

You will mentor the estimating team, review tender docs, prepare first-principles estimates and present to senior management for sign-off. A strong civil infrastructure background and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years’ estimating experience on civil infrastructure projects in Australia.
• Civil engineering degree 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.
• Solid understanding of contract conditions, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Strong skills in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet firm tender deadlines.
• Transport and Main Roads tender experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the 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 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 estimating rates, systems and processes.

Skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HEH Civil is a respected and growing civil contractor of around 100 people, delivering road, airport, water and sewer, bridge, drainage, earthworks and other complex civil projects across Queensland.

We are large enough to tender for significant projects, but small enough that our estimators work closely with our project teams and have direct access to senior management. We hire for the long term and genuinely care about our people.

About The Role

At HEH Civil, our Senior Estimator leads the estimating function and is responsible for the accuracy and quality of every estimate we submit. You will work closely with our project and operations teams to build realistic prices and play a key role in winning the right work for the business.

• 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

About you

You will be an established civil estimator who is confident leading a team and backing your numbers.

• At least 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
• A sound understanding of contract conditions, risk and commercial outcomes
• Strong skills in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet firm tender deadlines
• Transport and Main Roads tender experience will be highly regarded

Why join HEH Civil?

• A solid pipeline of civil infrastructure work ahead
• Lead and shape how we estimate and win work
• Variety across a broad mix of civil infrastructure projects in Queensland
• A relaxed tropical lifestyle, with the reef and rainforest close by

Location

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Cairns office. We are ideally looking for an experienced Senior Estimator who is ready to relocate and make Cairns home. We hire for the long term, and we want you to settle in and stay with us.