Lead a national estimating team while remaining hands-on with complex tenders across industrial, demolition and remediation projects throughout Australia. The Perks National Leadership: Lead and mentor an experienced estimating team across Australia Major Projects: Price technically challenging industrial, demolition and remediation projects Commercial Influence: Shape tender strategy and help secure future work opportunities Hands-On Leadership: Continue estimating while leading a high-performing national tea Established Business: Join a specialist contractor with more than 15 years of industry success The Contractor Established more than 15 years ago, this specialist contractor delivers complex industrial projects across Australia and internationally. Working across heavy industry, mining, energy, defence and major infrastructure, they've built a reputation for tackling technically challenging projects that require engineering expertise, commercial thinking and practical delivery. With a strong pipeline of work and continued national growth, you'll join a business where challenging projects, experienced people and long-term career opportunities go hand in hand. The Gig An exciting opportunity is now available for an Estimating Manager to lead a national estimating function while remaining actively involved in the preparation of complex tenders. Reporting into the senior commercial leadership team, you'll work closely with operational, commercial and business development teams to develop pricing strategies, review methodologies and prepare competitive submissions across a diverse portfolio of industrial projects. While leadership is a key part of the role, this is far from a desk-only management position. You'll continue to apply your estimating expertise to major tenders while mentoring and developing your team. Success in this role comes from balancing leadership with technical delivery. You'll help drive consistency across estimating practices, identify commercial risks early, strengthen estimating capability across the business and contribute to securing technically challenging projects across industrial, demolition and remediation sectors. You’ll Be Trusted With: Leading and mentoring a national team of estimators Preparing first principles estimates for complex industrial projects Developing pricing strategies and preparing tender submissions Reviewing methodologies, commercial risks and project opportunities Working closely with operational teams throughout the bid process Supporting business development and future work opportunities Driving consistency across estimating systems and processes Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and supply partners Contributing to continuous improvement across the estimating function What’s In Your Toolbox? Extensive estimating experience within industrial project environments Previous demolition, decommissioning or remediation estimating experience Proven experience leading and developing estimating teams Strong first principles estimating capability Excellent commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple tenders while maintaining quality and accuracy Experience across heavy industry, mining, infrastructure or other technically complex project environments will be highly regarded. You’re the kind of person who Enjoys solving complex commercial challenges before work even reaches site . You know successful tenders are built on collaboration, planning and understanding the finer details, and you're just as comfortable mentoring your team as you are preparing an estimate yourself. You lead by example, communicate with confidence and enjoy working in environments where every project presents a new challenge. Ready to throw your hard hat in the ring? Submit Your Tender Dig the gig you're in! Apply today or get in touch with us for a confidential discussion! digthegig@thecivilpeople.com.au For all things Civil, follow us on LinkedIn to join our Infrastructure Community.
