About Leader Civil & Mining Leader Civil & Mining is Australia’s premier integrated engineering, construction, and development firm. As a leading privately owned civil contractor. We specialise in Detailed excavation, Bulk Earthworks, Tip Cells, Water storage, Pad construction and Mining Services. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking a Civil Estimator to join our business on the Gold Coast. You will work closely with the Leadership to build a bid profile and help us taregt work, building a pipeline of work on civil projects valued between $2 million and $60 million. Your leadership and communication skills will help you build strong relationships with new and existing clients. You will inspire the team around you, challenge and assist us in taking this buisness to the next level, while fostering a high-performing culture that ensures the delivery of quality outcomes. About the Role: As a Civil Estimator, you will be accountable for overall tender pricing, strategy and submission on a variety of projects across . You will require/be required to: Strong communication and negotiations skills – ability to build and maintain relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers. Work with other senior members of the business to procure future work opportunities. Tender pricing, including rating of any Bill of Quantities provided Ensure full scope of work is costed for construction tenders Prepare schedule of preliminary costs Provide estimating advice and comparative cost advice for alternatives if offered Identify risks and opportunities in design and tender documents and explore alternatives in order to ensure the targeted project margin is met or exceeded Review and critically assess estimates provided by subcontractor pricing Take the lead role in the tendering of projects across several industry sectors Preparation of tenders and BoQ's Completion of tender schedules and submission of tenders Submission of RFI's About You - Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or similar is prefered. 3-5 years' experience in civil estimating Proven track record in estimating projects up to the value of $2m-$60m. Solid and proven experience working within commercial construction, quantity surveying or estimating Extensive software skills in Expert Estimator, MS Excel and MS Project (or similar) Onsite experience will be considered advantageous Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications Ability to complete 1st principal take-offs and measurement Experience in all aspects of the tender process including analysis and reporting, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers and programming of works Excellent verbal and written communication skills Be innovative and creative to promote competitive tender outcomes. What we Offer: Career progression and growth opportunities. Competitive remuneration package (based on successful candidate's experience). Permanent, full-time position with a growing civil construction company. Work/life balance and a positive, fun work culture. Apply Now: If you are ready to take the next step in your career, click the “Apply” button Please Note: You must be a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia to be considered for this role. Nita Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is not open to sponsorship, and no agencies please.
