About us:

• Vella Civil has been delivering top-quality excavation and shoring services since 2016. As a family-owned company, our commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and environmental sustainability has earned us a strong reputation across New South Wales and beyond. We pride ourselves on our ability to exceed client expectations, offering tailored services that address the unique demands of each excavation and shoring project. Our team’s versatility allows us to adapt to even the most complex and challenging projects, constantly delivering results on time and within budget.
• With recent growth and an increasing number of opportunities, we are seeking a highly skilled Civil Estimator to join our expanding team in Luddenham, NSW. When joining our team, you’ll have the chance to work closely with our Director, Project Manger and Administration team, providing invaluable estimating and consultancy services to leading civil infrastructure contractors and government entities. Vella Civil is very proud of the spirited company culture and offers ongoing professional development opportunities.

About the role:

As an Estimator at Vella Civil, your key responsibilities will be:

• Estimating both direct and indirect commercial and residential civil quantities and costs.
• Quantity take offs and bill of quantities analysis using various software tools (mud shark, cubit, blue beam etc…)
• Preparing procurement packages and vetting supplier/subcontractor pricing
• Conducting constructability methodologies and staging mark ups
• Developing construction programs
• Review tender documentations, scope of works and contracts
• Preparation of RFQ's & Internal pricing requests
• Develop quantities from design documentation, reports and plans
• Develop resource schedule and preliminary tender programs
• Liaise with internal project delivery team and external clients/ subcontractors
• Attend site visits to thoroughly understand project requirements and visually inspect sites
• Assist contract administrators and project managers in assessing variation values and contract management prior and following contract signing
• Ability to negotiate tenders, communicate with clients with confidence
• Ability to represent Vella Civil in client meetings and working to the benefit of Vella Civil
• Ability to break down and justify estimating costs and quantities
• Establish good relationships with companies and clients
• Ability to generate BOQs and check BOQs against site drawings
• Ability to read and interpret design reports including geotechnical report, DA reports, Vibration reports, Dewatering management reports, Traffic management reports etc…
• Establish feasibility study for each project with estimated budget, projected cost and projected profit margin
• Ability to identify and project risks and opportunities for each tender and to communicate that across with project manager and director

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Associates Degree.
• 2-3 years of industry experience and at least 5 years of estimation experience
• Good computer skills, including MS Office and a dedicated estimating software (Expert Estimation experience advantageous)
• Good computer skills, including MS Office, Mud Shark, Cubit, Blue Beam, Bid Contender, Estimate One, Procore and other online platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current Driver’s License, and own reliable transport

Vella Civil offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Leadership and mentoring benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to discuss roles that might be suitable for you, please apply online with your current CV contact Matthew Stephan on 0448 448 488