Cost Estimator Specialist

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Jacobs Full time

Unlock Your Potential

We are seeking an experienced Cost Estimator Specialist to join our team at Jacobs. As a leading provider of professional, technical, and construction services, we help clients deliver critical infrastructure projects that transform communities.

About the Role

In this key position, you will play a vital role in delivering assigned services effectively and supporting the broader Cost Management team to meet client expectations within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Accurate Forecasting and Assessment: You will accurately forecast and assess project costs, timelines, quality, and constructability.
  • Cost Control Expertise: Utilize construction techniques and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Bills of Quantities: Prepare bills of quantities.
  • Estimating and Variations: Handle estimating, variations, take-offs, and cost proposals.
  • Procurement Advice: Prepare forecast cash flows and provide procurement advice to clients.
  • Value Management: Actively participate in value management and risk workshops.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • A relevant tertiary degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, with an understanding of construction methodologies for highways, bridges, and tunnels.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage, and communicate workloads effectively.
  • Keen attention to detail and a desire to learn and develop technical skills in cost management services.
  • Collaborative mindset, understanding client needs and goals, and working as part of a team to achieve them.
  • Proficiency in first principle estimating for infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, traffic management, and mass haul movement of earthwork.
  • Understanding of constructability and staging issues in civil projects.
  • Knowledge of local (Australian) plants and machinery, material use in civil projects, and productivity factors.
  • Experience with software such as Expert Estimating, Cost X, and MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, superannuation, and paid annual leave.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
  • The opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects that make a real difference in people's lives.

Why Choose Jacobs?

At Jacobs, we're committed to making a positive impact on the world around us. Our values of integrity, respect, and innovation guide everything we do, and we're passionate about creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, diverse, and authentic.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are committed to providing cultural safety at our interviews and invite applicants to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel.

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