At Common Ground Trails, we design and construct incredible hiking and mountain biking trails, bike parks, pump tracks, and outdoor recreation facilities across Australia. Our projects inspire people to get outdoors, be active, and connect with nature.
Renowned for the quality of our work, we self‐execute a large majority of our projects and services in-house. Our team of experienced, skilled, and talented landscape architects, urban designers, trail builders, and other professionals collaborate to deliver exceptional outcomes. We're passionate about what we do and proud to create places that communities use and enjoy for years to come.
We are a hardworking, supportive, and down‐to‐earth team that genuinely enjoys the work we do. At the end of each project, we get to stand back and see what we've built – and ride it too.
The Position:
We are currently looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team on a Permanent, Full‐Time basis, based in our Margaret River office.
Reporting to the Pre‐Contracts Manager, this role plays a key part in preparing winning bids and securing future design and construction projects, minor works, and maintenance opportunities.
You won't just be pricing projects – you'll be influencing design and strategy, broadening professional relationships, and meaningfully contributing to exciting new community projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Interpreting technical drawings, reports, guidelines, and specifications
* Preparing accurate quantity take‐offs using Mudshark and Excel
* Preparing detailed and competitive cost estimates and budgets in line with company targets
* Assisting with tender submissions and building compelling bid strategy
* Collaborating with design teams, clients, and construction teams to ensure scope alignment
* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to source quality products and services at competitive rates
* Collating and analysing data to identify and review productivity and material utilisation metrics
* Scheduling and managing multiple cost estimates concurrently to meet strict deadlines and priorities
* Upon winning a new contract, assisting in preparing a detailed handover to the Operations Team
About You:
* 3-5 years' experience in an estimating role
* Experience in the trails industry is preferred, but civil, landscape, or commercial construction is also highly regarded
* A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable but not essential
* Strong understanding of construction techniques and market conditions
* Highly commercial and numerate, with the ability to identify potential efficiencies and value‐management opportunities
* High‐level written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
* Strong analytical aptitude, including experience developing data dashboards and analytics
* Proficiency with estimating software such as Mudshark, Excel and Bluebeam
* Experience with Adobe InDesign is highly regarded
* Experience working within a small to medium‐sized business is preferred
What We Offer:
* A great location: Based in beautiful Margaret River, with trails right on the doorstep
* A meaningful role: An opportunity to join a progressive, growing business in a developing and evolving industry where your contribution will have a meaningful and positive impact on the world
* A great team: A hardworking, fun working culture and team where we do a great job because we enjoy where we work and the legends we work with
* Exciting projects: Clients and projects that will energise you. We push the boundaries to design and construct innovative mountain bike trails, pump tracks, bike parks, and facilities across Australia
* Career development: Opportunities to grow with a progressive and expanding company
* Competitive remuneration: A great salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated abilities
Apply Now:
Please apply via Seek by attaching your cover letter and resume and addressing the criteria mentioned above.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie at ********@trails.com.au or call 0499 464 ***.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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