Senior Estimator & Cost Planner for Major Projects

Besix International; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Awards program

Wellbeing program

Perkbox access

Social events & Family days

Job summary

BESIX Watpac in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Estimator / Cost Planner to lead tender estimation and cost planning across Queensland, Northern Territory and New Zealand. This senior role sits within the Qld, NT & NZ team, delivering cost plans for diverse projects across stadiums, venues, industrial facilities and secure infrastructure.

You will organize tender estimates, identify risks in head contracts, review designs for cost implications, monitor project costs and support variations with

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline with highly established experienced in Cost Planning or Estimating.
• Experienced in cost planning and cost management for multi-stage management contracts.
• Clear understanding of industry construction techniques and proficient and proven skills in industry software.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business, working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting work priorities to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Organising and managing tender estimates and project cost plans based on various forms of delivery and contracts.
• Identifying risks associated with head contract tender documents.
• Reviewing project designs through development stages to identify potential cost management risks.
• Monitoring project costs and upstream or downstream cost management concerns.
• Collaborating with project teams to prepare detailed cost plans for head contract variations and similar claims and assisting with agreement of subcontractor and consultant variations.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Contract management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Construction management degree

Quantity surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

BESIX Watpac in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Estimator / Cost Planner to lead tender estimation and cost planning across Queensland, Northern Territory and New Zealand. This senior role sits within the Qld, NT & NZ team, delivering cost plans for diverse projects across stadiums, venues, industrial facilities and secure infrastructure.

You will organize tender estimates, identify risks in head contracts, review designs for cost implications, monitor project costs and support variations with