Senior Estimator
Due to continued growth, Ferrycarrig have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our team.This position will be based in our Head Office in Botany, Sydney. About us
Ferrycarrig is a leading constructor of utilities and civil infrastructure. We are a multi-disciplined contractor with the in-house resources and the capabilities to deliver all aspects of our projects. We own and operate a large fleet of plant and equipment and employ a large, diverse workforce that has extensive experience delivering large and complex utilities and civil infrastructure projects.
Ferrycarrig has made a significant contribution to some of Sydney’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects delivered in recent years, including Sydney Light Rail, Parramatta Light Rail, Sydney Metro, Western Sydney Airport, and the New Sydney Fish Markets. What you will be doing
Preparation of project cost estimates based on tender documents issued by the client. Regularly attend tender meetings and site visits. Dealing with Requests for Information (RFI) and follow-ups.
Ensure timely tender submission reviews are carried out for all tenders. Management and the preparation of non-pricing schedules, including liaising with the delivery teams and internal departments such as HSQE.Development of the estimating program and produces estimates based on collected contractual data, financial requirements and the scope of work and services. Analyse specifications, including scope documents, drawings, bills of quantities, and historical data and calculates project costs using labour and material pricing schedules.
Ensure compliance with the tender process. Researching the cost of items such as materials, transport, labour and equipment
Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors
Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame
Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done
Reviewing all tender documents including Drawings, Scope of Works, BOQs, Reports to discover any possible error or missing data.Preparing relevant pricing information for PMs to assist them with decision-making.Advise Project Managers on budget, contractual requirements and resources.Is this job for me
Must have first principle estimating skillset in complex civil infrastructure projects.Experience in Water sector, civil construction, transport infrastructure and mixed-use development is desirable
Ability to assess risk and measure quantities, our method of estimating is using excel and not build soft or other programmes.Adopt planning, programming and construction sequencing skills
Demonstrated experience of bidding various Contract types and procurement models including:GC 21 Construct Only Lump SumGC21 D & C Lump SumGC21 Alliance ContractNEC Contracts Option A & Option CCandidate best fit for this role would have experience with a similarly tiered company and have a strong utilities background.Adaptable and Innovative to bring business competitiveness
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated local experience
In return from FerrycarrigCompetitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
Novated Leasing options Work with a progressive, and fast-growing business that rewards initiative. Opportunities for progression and professional development with ongoing training and support.
Join a friendly and supportive team environment with a sense of community. Our Core Values:At Ferrycarrig, we take our core values to heart. Our values aren’t just words we believe in – they’re the standards that we live by as an organisation.
Our core values guide our business, make us strive to be better and they give us a cultural compass. They guide everything we do and how we do it. As we continue to grow, we strive to ensure that the Ferrycarrig team culture that our business was founded on remains alive and well.
Go home safe – We arrive safe, work safe, and go home safe to what is truly important. We never forget what is truly important. Raise the bar – We do everything right the first time and we do it with pride in our hearts.
Invest in relationships – We invest in our relationships within our teams and with our clients and stakeholders. We go above and beyond to build and maintain strong relationships. Own the baby – We take full ownership of everything we do and we learn from our mistakes.
Play to win as one team – We diligently approach every task as one team. Have fun – We enjoy the journey and create a fun environment.
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