Senior Estimator: Own Complex Tenders & Strategy

Alfabs; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfabs Engineering & Services, the flagship division of Alfabs Group, is seeking a Senior Estimator to price complex tenders across infrastructure, mining and energy projects up to $40M. You’ll own the estimate from scope through submission, test methodologies and negotiate outcomes to win high-value work.

Working with Business Development, Engineering and Operations, you’ll identify risk, develop competitive commercial strategies and mentor junior estimators while ensuring compliant,

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years estimating experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining or related heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing detailed estimates for projects in the $10M–$20M+ range, with exposure to projects up to ~$40M.
• Strong experience developing subcontract packages and scopes of work for market pricing.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, project delivery and commercial risk.
• Experience assessing tender opportunities and contributing to Go/No-Go governance decisions.
• Ability to support, mentor and share knowledge with less experienced members of an Estimating Team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of detailed, accurate and commercially sound estimates and tender submissions for complex engineering and construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation to develop detailed labour, material, plant, subcontractor and project cost estimates.
• Work with the Estimating Team to manage tender activities, priorities and workloads, ensuring compliant, high-quality submissions are delivered on time.
• Partner with the Business Development Manager to review new opportunities, contribute to Go/No-Go assessments, and develop competitive tender strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Projects and Construction teams to develop practical methodologies, resource plans, programs and delivery strategies.
• Develop subcontract packages and scopes of work, obtain market pricing, and critically assess supplier and subcontractor submissions.
• Identify and assess commercial, contractual, technical and delivery risks, including contingencies, qualifications, exclusions and contractual departures.
• Support client engagement, tender clarifications, negotiations and ECI activities, working with internal stakeholders to strengthen tender outcomes.
• Maintain tender registers, pipeline and forecasting information, and support the effective handover of successful tenders to Project and Operations teams.
• Provide guidance to the Estimating Team and drive continuous improvement across the tender lifecycle, including reviewing won/lost tenders and completed projects against estimates to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tender strategy

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Trade/technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Alfabs Engineering & Services, the flagship division of Alfabs Group, is seeking a Senior Estimator to price complex tenders across infrastructure, mining and energy projects up to $40M. You’ll own the estimate from scope through submission, test methodologies and negotiate outcomes to win high-value work.

Working with Business Development, Engineering and Operations, you’ll identify risk, develop competitive commercial strategies and mentor junior estimators while ensuring compliant,