Senior Estimator

• Prepare, present and deliver tenders up to $50mil
• Exposure to varied industries incl. infrastructure, marine, mining and defence
• Would suit someone reinforced concrete and civils experience.

In collaboration with the Pre-Contracts Manager and Estimating Leads the Senior Estimator will be responsible for accurate bid preparation, presentation, and follow-up of tenders.

Lead our work winning function and produce accurate, winning tenders for construction projects across Western Australia, Northern Territory and South Australia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and develop accurate first principles cost estimates, including cost escalation analysis
• Compile accurate material quantity take-offs to develop bills of quantities
• Support the preparation and development of construction methodologies, programs, and submission documentation
• Develop estimates from first principles using site productivity rates using Pronamics Expert Estimation.
• Preparation of tender programs Microsoft Project or Primevera P6

• Identify the need for additional information or clarification through RFIs to ensure complete tender documents

• Review designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness

• Review and validate subcontractor pricing across all service disciplines
• Deliver detailed tenders with traceability and provide support for pre-contracts and delivery
• 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 see that you succeed in this role. You will bring:

• Experience in engineering and resource industries
• First principal experience with pricing internal labour to complete work scopes
• Prior experience in civil and concrete in Pilbara & metro region
• Strong formwork, steel fixing and concrete placement experience.
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Request additional information via RFIs to complete tender documents
• Interpersonal skills, confident, professional and self-motivated
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar equivalent

ABOUT US

RC Construction is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver structural concrete construction and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.

We are committed to making meaningful employment opportunities to the local community in which we operate, including supporting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through meaningful employment opportunities, supporting local businesses and sponsorships and volunteering at local charities and organisations.

Want to know more? Check out our website or LinkedIn for more information.