Senior Estimator - Transmission Lines

Mpau Manufacturing; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpau Manufacturing invites a Senior Transmission Line Estimator to lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects across Australia. You will review drawings, specs and contracts to prepare robust commercial submissions.

You will develop methodologies, take-offs and productivity calculations, assess risks and opportunities, source quotes and present tender recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing strategies and commercial submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and contract documentation.
• Develop methodologies, quantity take-offs and productivity calculations.
• Assess risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Present tender recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost information.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing strategies and commercial submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and contract documentation.
• Develop methodologies, quantity take-offs and productivity calculations.
• Assess risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Present tender recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost information.

Skills

High-voltage estimating

Tendering

Cost estimation

Contract documentation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Join a leading utility infrastructure contractor delivering nationally significant transmission line projects across Australia. Lead complex tenders from strategy through submission while influencing major renewable energy and grid connection projects.

Our client is a leading Australian utility infrastructure contractor delivering transmission, distribution, communications and renewable energy projects. With a strong pipeline of transmission work, they play a key role in supporting Australia's energy transition.

Description

• Lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing strategies and commercial submissions
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and contract documentation
• Develop methodologies, quantity take-offs and productivity calculations
• Assess risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Present tender recommendations to senior management
• Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost information

Profile

A successful Senior Transmission Line Estimator should have:

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Estimator within utilities or infrastructure
• Strong transmission line estimating experience across high-voltage projects
• Knowledge of foundations, structures, conductor stringing and commissioning
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract documentation
• Experience with EPC, D&C and construct-only delivery models
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications highly regarded

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on major transmission projects across Australia
• Long-term career progression within a growing infrastructure business
• Attractive salary package with flexible working arrangements