Senior Estimator

• Prepare, present and deliver tenders to $1mil to $150mil+
• Diverse projects – Defence, Government, Water, Fuel, Mining & Industrial
• Would suit someone with Defence, remediation and infrastructure experience

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

Join our dynamic bidding team and contribute to tenders across a wide variety of major construction projects nationwide.

Play a pivotal role in shaping innovative and environmentally sustainable solutions within the estimating process, all while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop accurate cost estimates, including cost escalation analysis
• Review designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness
• Compile accurate quantity take-offs to develop bills of quantities
• Prepare detailed trade package breakdowns, manage RFQ submissions, and maintain strong subcontractor engagement to ensure pricing accuracy
• Review and validate subcontractor pricing, clarifications and exclusions across all disciplines
• Identify the need for additional information or clarification through RFIs to ensure complete tender documents
• Conduct risk analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering
• Coordinate team activities and conduct tender cost estimate review meetings
• Support the preparation and development of construction methodologies, programs, and submission documentation
• Deliver detailed tenders with traceability and provide support for delivery
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain positive relationships
• Capable of balancing the demands of both minor and major tenders at once, without compromising on accuracy
• Continuous mentorship and training to the team of estimators

About You
Your ability to be adaptable and proactive will see that you succeed in this role. You will bring:

• Experience working in the construction space, tendering on buildings, civil, engineering, resource, etc. industries
• Excellent relationships with local subcontractors and supply chain
• Financial and commercial acumen
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Project
• Working knowledge of estimating software (e.g. Pronamics Expert, Bluebeam etc)

The Benefits
We offer support to every individual to attain their best potential with ongoing opportunity to develop individual capability. Some of our benefits include:

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia's leading retailers with Flare
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers

About Us
The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We've been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we're currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we're dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it's a great time to join the team

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.