Senior Civil Estimator

We have been retained exclusively to represent a leading multi-disciplinary construction company with extensive experience across major projects in both the private and government sectors. Recently identified as the Number 1 - SMEs National Defence (Building) contractor (2021), this principal contractor has secured multiple defence projects Nationally, some of these circa  $700M+ providing a period of “ongoing” project opportunities that will see them project active for the next 5 years.
 
Growth is firmly on the agenda for our client and subsequently, they now require a highly competent Senior Civil Estimator to complement their current team and play a key role in the "Civil Operations" pre-contracts discipline.
 
To be successful in securing this opportunity, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skill set and experience;
 

• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and flexible attitude coupled with an ability to self-manage and multi-task 
• Ability to work in a team and support successful projects for cost management and trade letting.
• Experience with assistance in the development of submission documentation.
• Ability to work towards key deadlines in a methodical and organised approach.
• Ability and willingness to lead and mentor developing talent around you.
• Minimum 5 years’ civil contracting experience in Australia, in an estimating role with a mid or top-tier civil construction company.

Tasks and responsibilities will include ;

• Maintain awareness of current and future tenders and market requirements in general, liaise with Tender / Bid Coordinator for inclusion of any new potential opportunities
• Prepare tender analysis and distribute for Go / No Go
• Take a lead role in the coordination, preparation and presentation of tender pricing in accordance with company procedures
• Review the proposed contract and any client-issued project preliminaries for impact on scope and any potential for price coverage
• Review trade and general specifications for dissemination and identification of key scope inclusions and/or deficiencies
• Identification of areas of risk and opportunities in each tender, development of a Risk and Opportunity Report for assessment in each tender review
• Monitoring of design cost and identification of practical cost-saving solutions for consideration by the Bid Manager / Design Team

The successful applicant will be a genuine "lead' in this team and will have key input around bid strategy and process. Traditionally, our client has delivered across a broad scope of project environments including government (roads and traffic infrastructure), Defence (bulk and detailed civil works, technically challenging pavement projects) and significant flood mitigation work.
 
This is a Darwin head office-based role with some 'short term" travel opportunities to various sites. 
 
On offer is the opportunity to join an employer of choice in the region, which boasts significant "team retention" statistics supporting this offering as a “long-term" career-defining opportunity.
 
If you meet the criteria and can support a successful track record of tendering significant Civil construction projects, contact Paul Gay directly for an initial, confidential discussion on 0415379***, alternatively follow the prompts to submit your resume.