About This Role
This is a hands on Estimating Manager position where you'll lead tenders from initial review through to final submission while mentoring a small team and driving estimating best practice. The work is focused on water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, network upgrades and associated civil works.
* Lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
* Develop pricing strategies and commercial submissions for major bids.
* Manage estimating resources and provide guidance to junior estimators.
* Review designs, specifications, methodologies and project risks.
* Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
* Work closely with operational teams to ensure estimates are practical and deliverable.
* Participate in bid reviews, value engineering workshops and client presentations.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across estimating systems and processes.
* Support business development activities and early contractor involvement opportunities.
Requirements
* Experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimating Lead within civil, utilities or water infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations or utility infrastructure projects.
* Exposure to both greenfield and brownfield project environments.
* Ability to manage complex tenders and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
* Previous mentoring or leadership experience is advantageous.
* Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications preferred.
Benefits
* $190,000 base salary plus super.
* 10% Short Term Incentive (STI).
* Genuine pathway into a senior leadership position.
* Nationally significant water infrastructure projects.
* Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
* Sydney based position with flexibility available.
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