Estimator

2 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia BMD Group Full time

About the Company

At BMD, our focus is on our team members. With a rich history spanning over four decades, we are committed to delivering infrastructure that brings people together. As one of the largest privately-owned companies specializing in civil engineering, construction, and land development in Australia, we provide various career opportunities in urban and regional areas. BMD Urban, our urban development division, excels in delivering minor infrastructure enhancements, residential and commercial land development projects.

About the Role

With a growing number of opportunities in the sector, BMD Urban is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to handle tenders for a variety of civil infrastructure projects in North and Central Queensland.

Responsibilities include estimating projects in:

  • Residential and Industrial Sub-divisions for Land development
  • Road infrastructure for various entities including DTMR, Local Councils in North and Central Queensland, QR, and Mining
  • Projects for the Department of Defence

To excel in this position, you should:

  • Analyze project plans, specifications, and scopes of work to provide accurate estimates for diverse Civil and Structural projects
  • Manage supplier and subcontract packages, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Work closely with tender and construction teams to develop appropriate construction strategies, programs, and risk assessments
  • Create comprehensive tender submission documents with strong writing skills
  • Have experience with first principle estimating and program skills
  • Monitor project costs during bidding and construction phases, focusing on value engineering

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or relevant trade qualifications
  • Over 10 years of experience in the Civil Construction industry, with field experience being advantageous
  • Proficiency in estimating software/tools, preferably "Expert" software and MS Excel
  • Proficiency in Project planning and MS Project program
  • A proven ability to prepare accurate first principles estimates and submission documents within tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

We at BMD value diversity and treat everyone equally. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a flexible and inclusive workplace that caters to individual needs.

Due to the high number of applications and inquiries, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

No agency submissions will be considered.


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