Key skills
AICommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for civil construction projects
- Conduct takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings
- Analyse risk and opportunity across project bids
- Complete site investigations and pre-tender activities using available online resources
- Participate in tender follow-up and award processes
- Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
- Liaise with subcontractors and assist with onboarding
- Access and manage documentation across various client subcontractor portals
- Monitor industry trends and conduct market and cost benchmarking
- Ensure estimates account for relevant safety and compliance requirements
- Support handover documentation to delivery teams
- Opportunity to contribute to an internal AI-powered estimating tool currently in development
- Help build and refine a system capable of reading drawings and pricing projects rapidly
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Degree or background in Civil Engineering
- Experience in cost estimating within civil or construction environments
- Solid written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings
- Strong proficiency in Excel, with good working knowledge of Word and other standard office tools
Preferred/Nice-to-Have:
- Exposure to Australian or other Western construction standards (training can be provided on specific requirements)
- Familiarity with Transport for NSW specifications or similar road and civil authority documentation
- Experience with estimating software; experience with Quotient is an advantage (training available)
- Experience using Xero for project finance support is desirable
- Interest in AI tools and openness to integrating them into day-to-day workflows