Listed 2 weeks ago
Senior Estimator
D&B
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Estimating
- Location
- New South Wales
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Design & Build are partnered with a national contractor that works with Tier 1 Contractors and Builders all over Australia.
You will be working across a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects, you will be responsible for developing robust cost estimates, coordinating tender submissions and involved in strategic bidding decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of tenders, please apply.
For any questions relating to this role or any other opportunities with D&B and our clients, please contact Nathan Halligan on 02 9376 8200 OR nhalligan@designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential
You will be working across a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects, you will be responsible for developing robust cost estimates, coordinating tender submissions and involved in strategic bidding decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of cost plans, estimates and tender submissions from initial review through to final submission.
- Analyse project requirements, technical documentation and commercial conditions to establish accurate pricing.
- Develop cost-effective delivery approaches, resource assumptions and project sequencing strategies.
- Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor pricing to support competitive bids.
- Identify commercial risks, pricing gaps and opportunities to improve tender outcomes.
- Work closely with operational and commercial teams to validate assumptions and develop bid strategies.
- Maintain accurate estimating records, cost databases and tender documentation.
- Participate in tender interviews, client discussions and project clarification processes.
- At least five years' experience in estimating within construction, civil works, infrastructure or a related contracting environment.
- Proven ability to prepare detailed estimates and manage multiple bids concurrently.
- Strong understanding of construction techniques, resource requirements and project costs.
- Confident interpreting technical documentation, scopes of work and contractual requirements.
- Experience working with estimating, cost planning or project scheduling software.
- Strong commercial judgement, analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across project teams, clients and subcontractors.
- This role is full-time in the office, so it would suit people willing to travel near the airport.
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of tenders, please apply.
For any questions relating to this role or any other opportunities with D&B and our clients, please contact Nathan Halligan on 02 9376 8200 OR nhalligan@designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential
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via designandbuild.com.au