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Senior Estimator (with AU civil construction projects experience)

Position: Senior Estimator

Salary: AU$2,800 AUD/month (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: 8:00AM–5:00PM AU Time

OVERVIEW:

The client is seeking a senior-level Estimator with a Quantity Surveying background to take full ownership of the end-to-end estimating and pricing process across civil and electrical infrastructure projects.

This role will work closely with the construction team to produce accurate, timely, and commercially sound estimates from tender stage through to project commencement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete bill of quantities (BOQ) take-offs from client-provided drawings and documentation
  • Manage the full end-to-end estimating and pricing process across projects
  • Prepare, review, and refine detailed cost estimates for civil and electrical infrastructure works
  • Ensure all estimates are accurate, consistent, and commercially viable
  • Work within Excel-based estimating workflows (flexible depending on experience and systems used)
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify scope, assumptions, and pricing inputs
  • Collaborate with the construction team to align estimates with delivery expectations and project strategy
  • Support tender submissions with complete and well-structured pricing documentation

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of proven experience as an Estimator and/or Quantity Surveyor
  • Strong background in:
    • Electrical infrastructure projects
    • Civil construction projects
  • Experience working on Australian projects (highly preferred)
  • Ability to independently manage full-cycle estimating processes from start to finish
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of commercial awareness
  • Ability to balance technical accuracy with cost competitiveness
  • Must be capable of operating autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Able to support and collaborate effectively with the broader construction and delivery team
  • Strong ownership of outcomes and accountability for estimate quality
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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume

  • How many years of experience do you have working as an Estimator and/or Quantity Surveyor? Please briefly describe your experience. written answer
  • Have you worked on both civil construction and electrical infrastructure projects? If yes, what types of projects? written answer
  • Do you have experience working on Australian construction projects? If yes, please specify the name(s) of the company/companies you worked with. written answer
  • Have you completed full end-to-end estimating processes (from take-off to final pricing and submission)? Please give a brief example. written answer
  • Are you confident preparing, reviewing, and refining detailed cost estimates for construction projects? What types of estimates have you handled most often? written answer
  • Have you performed BOQ take-offs from drawings and client documentation? How frequently do you do this? written answer
  • What level of Excel proficiency do you have (Basic / Intermediate / Advanced)? written answer
  • What types of projects or estimating tasks do you feel most confident handling on your own? written answer
  • If successful, when are you available to start this role? written answer
  • What is your expected salary? Please base your answer on the salary stated in the job description. written answer
  • Are you amenable to working AU hours? (Morning Shift) yes / no
  • Are you amenable to an Independent Contractor arrangement? This means you would be engaged as a contractor (not an employee), responsible for your own taxes and statutory contributions, with payment made on a fixed monthly rate. Please answer Yes/No and briefly explain your preference. written answer

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