
Civil Estimator
Empower Management
Posted 12 days ago
Civil Estimator
- High-Growth Tier 3 Civil Contractor
- Back Yourself & Get Paid extra on project award wins!
- Location – Rocklea
- Must be confident to work independently to take ownership of tenders
- Small, high volume, quick turnaround projects - $100k-5m
- Will interface with clients
- $140K – $160K base + super + tender win bonuses
Do you have the skills to price winning bids? Ready to be the estimator who backs themselves and gets rewarded for it? If you thrive under pressure, love the thrill of landing profitable projects, and want to earn big for your success, this is your gig.
What’s in it for You?
🔥 $140K – $160K base + super + tender win bonuses – The better you perform, the more you earn!
🚀 Fast-growing civil contractor – $20M+ turnover with serious momentum.
🏆 First principles estimating – Work across diverse civil infrastructure projects ($100k – $5M packages).
📈 No red tape, no-nonsense – Just real opportunities to win tenders and get paid for it.
Why This Role?
This isn’t your typical estimating role. You’ll be part of a lean, high-energy team, working directly with the owner and pricing projects that actually get built. Whether it’s pipelines, piling, concrete structures, or council projects, you’ll be at the forefront of landing and winning contracts. It’s a fast-paced, high-stakes game – and if you’re someone who loves the challenge, knows how to optimise bids, and thrives on big wins.
Your Role
✅ Price first principles estimates for various civil infrastructure projects.
✅ Spot commercial angles others miss and strategies to win tenders.
✅ Lead end-to-end bid processes, from risk analysis to cost breakdowns.
✅ Negotiate pre-contracts and liaise directly with clients.
✅ Stay ahead of market trends to deliver competitive, high-margin bids.
✅ Confidently present tenders to senior management & clients.
What you need
- 3–5+ years of civil estimating experience – 1st principles
- Tech-savvy with strong commercial nous – You see opportunities where others don’t.
- Background in roadworks, drainage, piling, retaining walls, or concrete works.
Experience with council and TMR projects (a big plus!). - Comfortable juggling multiple tenders in a high-stakes environment.
- Excellent communicator – You’ll be in front of key stakeholders.
- Got site experience? Even better, but not a dealbreaker.
- A natural problem-solver, dealmaker, and closer – You make things happen.
- Qualifications: A civil engineering degree with contractor-side experience is preferred.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional time management, negotiation, and communication abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Get paid for your performance – Big wins = big rewards.
- No red tape, no corporate fluff – Just results-driven estimating.
- Join a growing company that’s making waves in the industry.
- Work on a variety of projects – No two days are the same.
- Your success = career progression – Prove yourself and move up.
This is your chance to step up, back yourself, and earn what you’re truly worth. Let's chat if you’re ready to make an impact and take control of your success!
Email us at [email protected]
Your next big move starts here.
About Empower Management
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