Senior Estimator

PCL Construction; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd. in Sydney, New South Wales is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead a small team and drive cost estimates for large-scale solar and BESS projects.

You will guide pricing efforts, collaborate with engineering and operations, and ensure timely tender submissions. You will develop and validate cost models, review contract terms, manage risk, and work with senior leadership to shape commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating.
• Experience leading estimating personnel and teams.
• Expert knowledge of estimate development and review.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-driven, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead client meetings, proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a team of 2–4 estimators with day-to-day direction and coaching.
• Lead estimates, budgets, RFP/RFQ responses and tender deliverables for final review by leadership.
• Develop and validate estimates across labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors and costs; challenge assumptions.
• Review drawings, specs and contracts for scope, pricing, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations and engineering to align schedules and milestones with contracts.
• Develop pursuit strategies and present recommendations to leadership.
• Support business development by qualifying opportunities and building client relationships.

Skills

Cost estimation

Estimating leadership

Contract terms

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Mentoring

Job description

The future you want is within reach. Let's build it together. At PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don't just build projects - we build opportunities, careers and communities. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We're a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what's next in industry, we are investing in what's next for your career.

As a Senior Estimator for PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd. in Sydney, New South Wales, you'll have the opportunity to build a career you are proud of. Our Solar team, powered by industry leading experts, help bring out clients visions to life.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL's total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.

Our Offerings Could Include

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• Relocation Assistance if eligible
• Superannuation contributions are in addition to your base salary.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health, nutritional, financial and career counselling
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career

Responsibilities

• Leads, inspires and develops a team of approximately 2-4 estimators, including day-to-day direction, workload planning, technical guidance, quality oversight, coaching and performance support.
• Leads assigned estimates, budgets, RFP/RFQ responses and tender deliverables, and is accountable for their completeness, accuracy, quality, and timely preparation for final review and approval by the Estimating Manager and senior leadership.
• Leads estimate development and validation for assigned pursuits across labour, equipment, materials, subcontractor and supplier pricing, construction management costs and market rates; challenges assumptions and recommends final estimate values and commercial positions to the Estimating Manager and senior leadership.
• Conducts and leads detailed reviews of contract documents, drawings and specifications for utility-scale solar and BESS projects to confirm scope, pricing requirements, schedule, risk allocation, insurance and security obligations, and other project requirements; identifies, quantifies, and recommends responses to material risks and opportunities.
• Works with estimating, operations, and engineering teams to develop, review and validate pursuit and project schedules, including critical path activities, key milestone dates, client deliverables, and completion timelines to support tender execution and confirm alignment with contract requirements.
• Develops and executes pursuit and win strategies for assigned opportunities using client success criteria, market intelligence, competitor positioning, delivery approach, commercial structure and value-engineering opportunities; presents recommendations to Estimating Manager and senior leadership.
• Supports senior leadership, the Estimating Manager and business development in identifying and qualifying high-potential opportunities; builds trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; and leads or participates in client meetings, proposals, presentations and other activities for assigned pursuits.
• Supports the development and implementation of estimating standards, benchmarks, systems, lessons learned and quality-control processes; ensures disciplined estimate turnover on successful pursuits and contributes to improve department performance.

Qualifications

• 10 + years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, ideally within utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated success leading large and complex renewable energy pursuits. Previous experience leading and developing estimating personnel is preferred.
• Proven experience leading estimating teams on major pursuits, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, coaching and mentoring employees, and creating accountability for quality and deadlines. Demonstrated readiness to assume broader people and department leadership responsibilities.
• Expert knowledge of estimate development and review, construction methods, execution planning, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor engagement and cost validation across multiple scopes and delivery models. Strong understanding of contract terms, with the ability to identify, quantify and clearly communicate contractual and commercial risks and opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead client meetings, proposal presentations and internal estimate reviews, present clear recommendations to senior decisions makers, and build strong relationships across clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Results-driven and highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities, leading complex pursuits, and delivering quality outcomes under demanding deadlines.
• Confident and accountable leader with sound commercial judgement, capable of challenging assumptions, making difficult recommendations, managing risk, and empowering others through effective delegation and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful pursuit and win strategies using client objectives, market conditions, competitor intelligence, value engineering, delivery strategy and commercial differentiation. Proven client-facing capability supporting business development, opportunity qualification, proposals and presentations, with an interest in developing toward future estimating management opportunities.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL Solar projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Our Solar team, powered by industry leading experts, is building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and sustainable.

At PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

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Company: PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd.

Primary Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Requisition ID: 14255