Senior Estimator

Civcon Civil & Project Management Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 1,000,000 - 40,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package reflecting experience

Professional development

Supportive and collaborative work env

Employee safety and wellbeing

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Civcon Civil & Project Management Pty Ltd, based in West Perth, seeks a Senior Estimator with a minimum of 8 years' experience to lead tendering on civil earthworks, underground services and road projects from $1M to $40M. You will develop pricing, build up rates and manage tender submissions to meet deadlines.

The role involves coordinating with the estimating and construction teams, performing risk analyses, and using Expert Estimator, Bluebeam and MS Project to support bid preparation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in first principle estimation for civil earthmoving, underground services, road works, mining, Defence, Local government and Government projects, or equivalent knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Estimating Manager regarding the decision to tender on specific projects.
• First principal estimation for earthworks, roadworks, underground services, Defence and mining from $1M up to $40M.
• Preparation of tender programs in a Ghant chart format via Microsoft Project or similar software.
• Preparation of technical clarifications.
• Review tender documents and help submit RFIs.
• Undertake risk and opportunity analyses for each tender.
• Use Bluebeam to undertake quantity take-offs or to confirm BOQ during tender.
• Prepare and review methodologies as required.
• Site visits and tender briefings as required.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers for quotes and relevant information.
• Set and lead tender review meetings and ensure tender documents are ready for review.
• Assist other estimators with data gathering for tenders.
• Keep Estimating Manager and Construction Manager informed of tender status.

Skills

First principle estimation

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

Autonomous & teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Expert Estimator

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Civcon Civil & Project Management is a Western Australian Civil Construction and Project Management company seeking a Senior Estimator a minimum of 8 years experience to join our team. Wepride ourselves in providing outstanding service to our clients and understanding their needs and requirements, managing and delivering projects to quality standards.

Due to continuing growth, we require a Senior Estimator on a full-time permanent basis at our West Perth head office.

The successful candidate will work closely with the construction and tendering team, you will have a proven track record in winning, earthworks, underground services and road work tenders.

As Senior Estimator, you will be required to provide technical services, support and required to complete tenders or bids by way of building up rates, schedules, quantities and pricing ensuring that all key conditions of the tender are complied with whilst ensuring all tender pricing is supplied in time for the tender submission.

You will be required to ensure that costs estimates are transcribed clearly with our estimating software Expert Estimator.

Your Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Liaise with the Estimating Manager regarding the decision to tender on specific projects

First principal estimation for earthworks, roadworks, underground services, Department of Defence and mining from $1M up to $40M

Preparation when required and review of tender programs in a Ghant chart format via Microsoft Project or similar software.

Preparation of technical clarifications

Review tender documents and help submit request for information (RFI).

Undertake risk and opportunity analysis strategies for each tender

Use Bluebeam to undertake quantity take-offs when required or to confirm BOQ provided at time of tender.

Preparation when required and review of methodologies.

Site visits and tender briefings when required

Liaise with sub-contractors and suppliers for quotes and relevant information regarding the tender, e.g. lead times, durations, numbers or personnel etc.

Set and lead tender review meetings and ensure tender documentation are ready for review.

Assist other estimators when required with gathering information for tenders

Keeping the Estimating Manager and construction manager informed of the status of tenders

Your Background:

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline

Extensive experience in first principle estimation for civil earthmoving, underground services, road works, mining, Department of Defence, Local government and Government projects,or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills

Highly developed planning and negotiation skills

Excellent time management skills; ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Good interpersonal relations;ability to liaise in a professional manner with internal and external Clients

Proficient with the MS Office Suite and MS Project

Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment

What we Offer:

We offer a great salary package which will be reflective of your experience

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Employee Assistance Program

Civcon is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people and women.