Senior Estimator - Marine & Civil Infrastructure

Amida Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group is seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our marine construction team in Sydney. You will prepare competitive tenders and cost estimates for marine infrastructure, wharf construction, piling and dredging projects, working with operations and project teams.

The role focuses on accurate tender submissions, cost control and risk assessment to secure profitable projects from opportunity through to handover. A permanent full-time position is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, quantity surveying or project engineering.
• Previous experience within the marine, civil, infrastructure or construction industries.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and quantity take-offs.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project staging and risk assessment.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to assess project costs, profitability and contractual risks.
• Understanding of Australian Standards and construction contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Willingness to attend site inspections, tender briefings and client meetings as required

Responsibilities

• Preparing competitive tenders and delivering projects across the marine and civil infrastructure sectors.
• Preparing accurate, commercially competitive cost estimates and tender submissions across marine infrastructure, wharf construction, piling, dredging and associated civil works.
• Reviewing project documentation, undertaking quantity take-offs, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations, assessing project risks and developing competitive tender pricing.
• Take ownership of the tendering process, contribute to commercial decision-making and help secure profitable projects from initial opportunity assessment through to tender submission and project handover.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Tender submissions

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Site inspections

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amida Group is seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our marine construction team in Sydney. You will prepare competitive tenders and cost estimates for marine infrastructure, wharf construction, piling and dredging projects, working with operations and project teams.

The role focuses on accurate tender submissions, cost control and risk assessment to secure profitable projects from opportunity through to handover. A permanent full-time position is offered.