Our business is growing, and we want you! We're now recruiting for an Experienced Civil Estimator to join our highly successful and established team. This role offers a clear path for progression into an Estimating Manager position where you will oversee the estimating department and ensure the delivery of accurate and competitive bids. Reporting directly to the Company Director, this role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's strategic direction and sit on the management team.

About the Role:

As a Civil Estimator, you will be accountable for overall tender pricing, strategy and submission on a variety of projects across Southeast Queensland. You will require/be required to:

Strong communication and negotiations skills – ability to build and maintain relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Work with other senior members of the business to procure future work opportunities.

Tender pricing, including rating of any Bill of Quantities provided

Ensure full scope of work is costed for construction tenders

Prepare schedule of preliminary costs

Provide estimating advice and comparative cost advice for alternatives if offered

Identify risks and opportunities in design and tender documents and explore alternatives in order to ensure the targeted project margin is met or exceeded

Review and critically assess estimates provided by subcontractor pricing

Take the lead role in the tendering of projects across several industry sectors

Preparation of tenders and BoQ's

Completion of tender schedules and submission of tenders

Submission of RFI's

About You - Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or similar

3-5 years' experience in civil estimating

Proven track record in estimating projects up to the value of $5m.

Solid and proven experience working within commercial construction, quantity surveying or estimating

Extensive software skills in Expert Estimator, MS Excel and MS Project (or similar)

Onsite experience will be considered advantageous

Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications

Ability to complete 1st principal take-offs and measurement

Experience in all aspects of the tender process including analysis and reporting, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers and programming of works

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be innovative and creative to promote competitive tender outcomes.

What we Offer:

Career progression and growth opportunities.

Competitive remuneration package (based on successful candidate's experience).

Permanent, full-time position with a growing civil construction company.

Work/life balance and a positive, fun work culture.

Apply Now: If you are ready to take the next step in your career, click the “Apply” button or contact Brayden on 1300 976 055 or email [email protected]

Please Note: You must be a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia to be considered for this role. Nita Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.