Senior Estimator

1 day ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia BMD Group Full time

Benefits
We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

  • grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
  • be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
  • prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
  • support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
  • access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

At BMD, we're making a difference in the communities around us, powering careers where you can make an impact working on complex, diverse and challenging infrastructure projects as part of our team.
About BMD
BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles provides exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you'll help deliver challenging projects, supported by leadership within an inclusive people-first culture.

About The Role
Due to significant growth opportunities in the division, BMD Urban are in the market for an experienced Civil Estimator to prepare tenders for a range of diverse civil infrastructure projects in Darwin NT.

Estimating projects in,

  • Land development - Residential and Industrial Sub-divisions
  • Road infrastructure for Local Councils and NT Government
  • Department of Defence Projects
  • Major Water / Sewer upgrade projects

To succeed in this role, you will need to,

  • Review, analyse and apply project plans, specifications, and scopes of work to develop accurate civil estimates for a wide range of Civil and Structural projects.
  • Prepare and send out supplier and subcontract packages and negotiate to choose the competitive supplier and subcontractor and in conformance with the project requirements.
  • Collaborate with the tender and construction team to develop right construction methodology, program, and prepare project risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare comprehensive tender submission documents with adequate writing skills.
  • First principle estimating experience and program skills.
  • Monitor and seek feedback of project costs during the bidding and construction phases, providing value engineering.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with:

  • Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field or trade qualifications
  • 10+ years' experience in the Civil Construction industry and field experience (desirable)
  • Proficiency in estimating software and tools, ideally "Expert" software and MS Excel.
  • Proficiency in Project planning and MS Project program.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate first principles estimates and submission documents within strict deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.
We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to

Diversity and inclusion
We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

No agency submissions will be accepted.



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