Utility Solutions Group Pty Ltd is a Melbourne based utilities service provider who offer turn key solutions across a vast variety of projects. As we continue to expand, we are seeking motivated and experienced professionals to be part of our growing team.

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Civil Estimator's who have extensive knowledge and experience within the civil infrastructure sector, to prepare bids and tenders for various infrastructure projects including intersections, roads and drainage etc

This role will be based at our Dandenong depot and the work will be across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position of Civil Estimator

Reporting to the Management Team you will work within a centralised team of estimators to identify and prepare estimates for civil construction projects

• Liase with internal divisions for pricing and review methodologies to ensure competitive estimates
• Read project plans and contractual documents to ensure accurate pricing and compliance with specifications
• Request quotations for specific work from contractors, suppliers and trades.
• Undertake take-offs for civil construction projects
• Review construction documentation to ensure there are no errors.
• Assist in quarterly price review updates
• Assist with preparation of tender documentation
• Assist with preparation of handover documentation
• Use an estimating software to produce quotations
• Manage the item inventory for material and resources in estimating software, ensuring all rates are current and competitive.
• Review estimates with the Project Managers
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Assist in Managing the standard set of construction drawings and revisions.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Estimating, Civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar preferable.
• A minimum of 12 month experience in construction cost planning, tendering and estimating
• Strong understanding of various civil construction projects, including Road Reconstructions, Streetscapes, Roundabouts, LATMs, Drainage, and more.
• Competent in MS office suite, SharePoint and MS Project.

In return we can offer stable ongoing employment, a strong pipeline of future works, modern equipment and fleet and future growth opportunities.

Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience