Senior Estimator

• Prepare, present and deliver Mining & Industrial tenders nationally
• Balcatta office location, close to retail outlets and cafes
• Permanent role, Mon – Fri, flexible work arrangements

In collaboration with the estimating team you be responsible for accurate bid preparation, presentation, and follow-up of all Mining and Industrial sector tenders for Duratec Australia.

You will ensure the detailed cost estimate is delivered to set business standards and assist with the coordination of all tendering activities to maximise the probability of success.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Prepare and develop accurate cost estimates through carrying out detailed and accurate material quantity take-offs to develop bills of quantities derived from site measurements
• Assist with preparing and developing construction methodologies, programs and submission documentation
• Develop estimates from first principles using site productivity rates
• Prepare risk and opportunity including cost escalation analysis for estimates
• Review designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where applicable
• Hand over detailed tenders with traceability and support into pre-contracts and delivery
• Assist in supervision of other Estimators assigned to the estimating group.
• Coordinate team activities and conduct tender cost estimate review meetings
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain positive relationships

 ABOUT YOU

Your ability to be adaptable and proactive will you succeed in this role. You will bring:

• Significant experience working within a head contractor environment
• Exposure to Mining & Industrial sector construction and engineering (highly desirable)
• Awareness of the need to obtain additional information or seek clarification through RFI’s to the Client to ensure a complete set of tender documents
• Strong interpersonal skills, confidence, professionalism and self-motivation
• A strong financial and commercial acumen
• The ability to identify new opportunities and ensure a high success rate of team bids
• High level attention to detail and the ability to work to set timeframes while multitasking
• Capability to present your estimates to Senior Management for approval to submit
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar equivalent

THE BENEFITS

We offer support to every individual to attain their best potential with ongoing opportunity to develop individual capability. Some of our benefits include:

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Novated lease options
• Company paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health and wellbeing services
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

Submit your resume and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch with next steps. This role is subject to a pre-employment medical, background checks and ongoing medicals.

ABOUT US

Duratec Australia is an ASX listed Engineering, Construction and Remediation project contractor with a fast-growing national presence. We lead the way in providing whole-of-life solutions for assets across the Defence, Marine, Mining, Energy and commercial sectors. Our impressive portfolio of unique and challenging projects including Defence buildings and infrastructure, ports and wharves, power stations, stadiums and historic buildings, just to name a few! 

Duratec is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.