Lead Estimator

Austin Engineering Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Engineering Ltd in Indonesia is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects. You will review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements and perform quantity take-offs and pricing analysis.

You will lead bid preparation, coordinate schedules, mentor junior estimators, and provide technical guidance throughout the estimating cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of construction estimating experience.
• 3+ years in a senior or lead estimating role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing analysis.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and final estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, engineers, and clients.
• Lead bid preparation and submission processes.
• Supervise and mentor estimators and junior estimating staff.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Read drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, QS

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and/or civil construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing analysis.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and final estimates.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.

Bid Management

• Lead the bid preparation and submission process.
• Review bid invitations and determine project feasibility.
• Coordinate bid schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare bid packages and scope documents for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor quotations to ensure completeness and competitiveness.
• Supervise and mentor estimators and junior estimating staff.
• Establish estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Review estimates prepared by team members for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the estimating cycle.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, engineers, and clients.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
• Support project handoff meetings after award to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain historical cost databases and estimating records.
• Assess project risks and recommend contingency allocations.
• Review contract terms, scope gaps, and exclusions.
• Identify potential cost impacts and procurement challenges.
• Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of construction estimating experience.
• 3+ years in a senior or lead estimating role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, and procurement practices.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, structural steel, or engineering projects is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Key Skills

• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Quantity take-offs
• Bid management
• Contract and scope analysis
• Leadership and team development
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Time management and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication