Senior Indirect Cost Estimator – Energy & Resources EPC

Clough Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Clough Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join our Energy & Resources Bidding Department in Australia. You will lead indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for a diverse portfolio of tenders including EPC, Engineering Studies, Priced FEED and Concept Design bids.

Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide leadership to estimating teams, validate estimates using industry benchmarks, and ensure all

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ experience in the Energy & Resources industry, including 4+ years in estimating
• Significant experience as a Senior Estimator within EPC or construction contractors
• Strong leadership capability with mentoring and guiding estimating teams
• Advanced experience in indirect cost estimation, preliminaries and time related costs

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect and preliminaries estimates for major bids and tenders
• Develop first principles estimates using industry norms and validated benchmarks
• Oversee staffing plans, indirect cost models and risk/contingency allowances
• Coordinate with Planning, Construction Development, Engineering, Procurement and HR teams
• Review estimates prepared by external consultants, JV partners or third parties
• Support tender reviews, estimate presentations, negotiations and post tender queries
• Provide clear market insights on cost, productivity and commercial risk
• Occasionally act as Chief / Lead Estimator where required
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams
• This is a national role within a decentralised team and may require interstate travel

Skills

Cost estimation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Estimating software familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CCS Candy estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clough Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Costs Estimator to join our Energy & Resources Bidding Department in Australia. You will lead indirect cost estimates, preliminaries, time related costs, escalation and cash flow modelling for a diverse portfolio of tenders including EPC, Engineering Studies, Priced FEED and Concept Design bids.

Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide leadership to estimating teams, validate estimates using industry benchmarks, and ensure all