Senior Indirect Cost Estimator – Energy & Resources

Clough Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Webuild is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join the Energy & Resources Bidding Department in Australia. You will lead indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time-related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for tenders across EPC, Engineering Studies, Priced FEED and Concept Design bids.

As a subject matter expert you will mentor estimating teams, validate estimates against industry benchmarks and ensure submissions align with Bid Management procedures, with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10+ years in Energy & Resources with 4+ years estimating.
• Senior Estimator experience in EPC or construction.
• Strong leadership and mentoring of estimating teams.
• Advanced indirect cost estimation, preliminaries and time costs.
• Proficiency with CCS Candy software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Leading and reviewing indirect and preliminaries estimates for major bids and tenders.
• Developing first principles estimates using industry norms and validated benchmarks.
• Overseeing staffing plans, indirect cost models and risk/contingency allowances.
• Coordinating with Planning, Construction Development, Engineering, Procurement and HR teams.
• Reviewing estimates prepared by external consultants or JV partners.
• Supporting tender reviews, estimate presentations, negotiations and post tender queries.
• Providing market insights on cost, productivity and commercial risk.
• Occasionally acting as Chief / Lead Estimator when required.
• Supporting handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Mentoring teams

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CCS Candy

MS Office

Job description

Webuild is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join the Energy & Resources Bidding Department in Australia. You will lead indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time-related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for tenders across EPC, Engineering Studies, Priced FEED and Concept Design bids.

As a subject matter expert you will mentor estimating teams, validate estimates against industry benchmarks and ensure submissions align with Bid Management procedures, with