Senior Estimator

Who We Are and What we Stand For:

Vaughan Civil are one of the industry’s leading Civil Utility Infrastructure Specialists across the eastern coast with a presence in NSW and QLD. We put our steady growth and trusted reputation with our clients down to our people! Our staff, both site and office, are instrumental to our continued growth and achievements.

With some recent wins and some incredible new projects in the pipeline, we are looking to grow our team. If you’re ready to work on some of the states leading and future changing projects, 2024 is the time to join the Vaughan Civil family!

The Role:

Due to recent expansion and an increase in tendering opportunities, we are currently seeking a full time experienced Senior Estimator or Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Bondi Junction. Must have Senior Estimating experience in Utilities and Civil infrastructure.

The successful applicant will have strong MS Excel skills; must be a team player, have effective organisational and communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, good time management and prioritisation, analytical skills and attention to detail.

Key Duties:

• Review of contract documents including scope of works, specifications etc at tender stage.
• Develop lump sum pricing / bill of quantities on a range of civil, utility and infrastructure projects using first principle estimates and open market quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Risk management and safe construction techniques when developing construction methodologies and programs with construction team.
• Manage multiple tenders at any one time.
•  Produce tenders from $1 million to $50 million.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions.
• Estimate and monitor the projects through the construction phase to handover.
• Assisting the Construction and Commercial Teams to identify and prepare variations and EOT’s in accordance with the head contract.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• Proven track record with more than 5 years’ experience in Australia.
• Experience working on projects for and working with Government Agencies, Defence and Clients such as Sydney Water, RMS, Ausgrid and local councils.
• Ability to interpret drawings.
• Strong Organisational and Time-Management Skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work in isolation to meet deadlines.
• Excellent MS Excel skills with ability to construct MS Excel spreadsheets to suit relevant tenders.

What’s On Offer:

At Vaughan Civil we aim to build long lasting relationships with our clients to ensure constant successful project delivery in line with stakeholders needs and wants. We recognise the value of consistent operational improvement and actively encourage innovative ideas from our employees. In addition, we endorse the training and development of our employees and we will support employees to establish a professional development plan.

• Opportunity to join a growing close-knit team
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Competitive Salary