Senior Estimator - Transmission Lines
MPAU Manufacturing
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Job summary
MPAU Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Estimator to lead complex tenders for overhead transmission line projects across Australia. You will develop cost estimates, pricing strategies and commercial submissions, while reviewing drawings, specs and contracts to ensure competitive bids.
The role requires experience in HV transmission line projects, strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to interpret technical documentation.
Qualifications
- Senior/lead estimator experience in utilities or infrastructure
- Transmission line estimating experience for HV projects
- 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
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
Education
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.
- 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
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
- 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
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