Senior Estimator

Aligned Recruit; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Recruit in Fairfield, VIC, is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of accurate, commercially sound estimates for major electrical infrastructure projects across Victoria. You will review project documentation, perform detailed take-offs, source current pricing and coordinate submissions from early assessment through to final bid.

You will shape tender strategy, cost plans and value engineering, identify commercial risks and work with project teams to deliver profitable

Qualifications

• Five+ years of estimating experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Relevant electrical or construction qualifications.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and contracts.
• Experience with pricing strategies and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with Pronamics or simPRO and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates for major electrical infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and scope.
• Prepare accurate tender submissions.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop cost plans, budgets, forecasts and estimate reports.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers and procurement teams.
• Support labour forecasting, work sequencing and site inspections and project briefings.
• Maintain current cost data and estimating records.
• Build relationships and pursue new project opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Cost planning

Value engineering

Tender submissions

Electrical infrastructure

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

Tools

Pronamics

simPRO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Price Major Electrical Infrastructure Projects Across Victoria

Lead Competitive Tenders, Cost Planning and Value Engineering

Attractive Remuneration + Super | Full Time | Location: Fairfield, VIC

Join an established, family-owned electrical contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality outcomes across major electrical infrastructure projects.

This is your opportunity to contribute across transport, civil infrastructure, utilities and power distribution, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its Victorian team based in Fairfield.

WHAT THEY OFFER

• A senior estimating role with influence across major project bids
• Exposure to complex infrastructure projects, including rail, roads, tunnels, airports and utilities
• The opportunity to shape tender strategy, value engineering and commercial outcomes
• A stable, family-owned business with a collaborative project team
• Full-time, Monday to Friday position based in Fairfield

THE ROLE

As Senior Estimator, you will lead the preparation of accurate, commercially sound estimates for major electrical infrastructure projects. You will review project documentation, complete detailed take-offs, source current market pricing and coordinate submissions from early assessment through to final bid.

Your estimates will help the team understand project risk, identify cost efficiencies and develop competitive tender strategies that support profitable delivery.

Day to day:

• Preparing conceptual and detailed estimates, including material and labour take-offs
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, contracts and scope documentation
• Preparing accurate, compliant tender submissions
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Developing cost plans, budgets, forecasts and detailed estimate reports
• Identifying commercial risks, scope gaps, benchmarks and value engineering opportunities
• Working with project managers, engineers, designers and procurement teams
• Supporting labour forecasting, work sequencing, site inspections and project briefings
• Maintaining current cost data, supplier pricing and estimating records
• Building productive relationships and supporting new project opportunities

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced electrical estimator who understands the detail, risk and commercial thinking required to price complex infrastructure work and provide reasoning to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are comfortable working independently on detailed cost analysis and collaborating with a wider project team.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• At least five years’ estimating experience, ideally on large-scale infrastructure projects
• An Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, electrical trade or relevant estimating qualification
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods and relevant regulations
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contracts
• Experience with Pronamics or simPRO and Microsoft Office
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and project scheduling
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet tender deadlines
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, suppliers and project teams
• Experience in rail, roads, utilities, renewable energy, tunnels, airports or other high-risk infrastructure environments will be highly regarded

JOIN THE TEAM

If you are ready to take ownership of major electrical estimates, bring your technical knowledge and commercial judgement to a business that values quality work, strong relationships and successful project outcomes.