Senior Estimator

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time
About Laing O'Rourke

We are a leading international construction and infrastructure company with a 70-year history in Australia. Our diverse portfolio includes high-security military bases, major rail transport infrastructure projects, and landmark buildings. We own one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire companies, Select Plant Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Planner to join our commercial team in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have defence projects experience and be based in Canberra, ACT.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Design Manager to review the developing design and provide cost planning advice to ensure it stays within budget allowances.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the design and influence cost-effective outcomes by attending design meetings and providing cost advice.
  • Provide budget-informed direction to design consultants to facilitate the design development process within budget parameters.
  • Explore and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team.
  • Identify, price, and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes.
  • Undertake regular quantity verification analysis to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.
  • Develop the project Budget-to-Build in conjunction with the Commercial Manager, ensuring it is mapped to the original tender budget.
About You
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience in similar positions.
  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferred.
  • Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification, and Value Engineering, with knowledge of large, complex projects, including defence.
  • Demonstrated ability to review design detail in accordance with budget requirements and influence design outcomes.
  • Sound technical construction knowledge.

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