Estimator Admin Assistant/Civil Construction Estimator (#hca7s)

We’re Hiring an Experienced Estimator Admin!

If you are keen to details, has a strong organizational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this role is for YOU!

Key Skills of an Experienced Civil Construction Estimator

1. Technical Estimating Expertise
Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, survey data, geotech reports, service layouts, environmental constraints, and construction methodologies.
Strong understanding of TMR standards, Austroads, and relevant Australian codes.
Expertise in estimating for a wide spectrum of works:
Road construction & rehabilitation
Subdivisions & urban infrastructure
Dams, levees, flood mitigation works
Bulk earthworks
Civil works on building sites (pads, retaining, pavements, drainage, services)
Concrete structures, culverts, detention basins
Utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, electrical/NBN trenching)
Ability to determine construction sequencing, plant selection, and methodology to support accurate estimates.

2. Cost Estimation & Financial Acumen
Accurate quantity take-offs using digital take-off and modelling software.
Development of detailed BOQs, lump sum estimates, schedule of rates, and cost models.
Strong ability to build first-principles rates (labour, materials, plant, subcontract).
Understanding of indirect costs, overhead allocation, margin strategy, and sensitivity analysis.
Ability to quickly evaluate cost drivers, materials escalation, market movements, subcontractor conditions, and risk exposure.
Skilled at building staging estimates for multi-year projects and forecasting cashflow.

3. Procurement & Subcontract Management
Preparing subcontractor and supplier RFT/RFQ packages with clear scopes and hold points.
Detailed evaluation of subcontractor quotes for compliance, exclusions, commercial risk, and alignment with specifications.
Strong industry relationships enabling accurate market pricing for:
Quarry materials
Concrete and reinforcing
Earthmoving subcontractors
Pavement contractors
Electrical/communications
Water & sewer reticulation
Integration of subcontractor pricing into final priced schedules and tender clarifications.

4. Risk Identification, Analysis & Commercial Strategy
Ability to identify risk in:
Geotechnical complexity
Environmental constraints
Flooding/water management
Access issues
Design ambiguity
Latent conditions
Utilities conflicts
Development of risk registers, contingency allowances and commercial strategies.
Experience negotiating clarifications, alternative proposals, value engineering options, and tender departures.
Understanding of contractual frameworks (AS2124, AS4000, AS4300, NEC, Minor Works, TMR MRTS).

5. Software & Digital Capability

Proficiency in:
CostX, CivCost, Expert Estimation, Candy CCS, Benchmark Estimating, , BlueBeam, Cubit, or equivalent.
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or equivalent for review and measurement.
MS Project / Primavera P6 for methodology & programme development.
Advanced Excel for modelling rates, cashflow, quantities and bid summaries.
Digital take-off platforms (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, BuildQ).

6. Stakeholder, Client & Team Engagement
Ability to work with:
Internal estimation/operations teams
External consultants
Strong communication skills to clearly articulate:
Clarifications
Exclusions
Assumptions
Construction methodologies
Alternatives and cost-saving opportunities
Strong interpersonal skills for a high-performance pre-contracts environment.

7. Project Methodology & Constructability Planning
Development of construction methodologies and staging plans to optimise delivery.
Understanding of site logistics, haul routes, temporary works, and traffic management.
Ability to engage with supervisors, engineers, and project managers to validate production rates and methodology.
Identification of constructability issues and ability to propose practical alternatives.

8. Compliance, Safety & Environmental Awareness
Knowledge of safety requirements (WHS Act, Code of Practice, Safe Work Methodology inputs).
Understanding of environmental obligations (erosion & sediment control, water quality, flora & fauna, cultural heritage).
Ability to price:
ESCP controls
Environmental monitoring
Quality and testing requirements
Safety systems and resourcing
Capability to ensure estimates reflect realistic compliance costs, not undercutting safety or environment.

9. Time Management & Tender Delivery
Ability to work to strict deadlines with competing priorities.
Experience delivering:
Major tender submissions
EOI responses
Budget estimates
Fixed & firm lump sum bids
Highly organised, with systems for tracking RFI responses, updates, client addenda, and revisions.
Ability to operate under pressure during final tender closeout.