Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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About the Company
Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian contractor that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering complex mining, resources and infrastructure projects Australia wide.
With decades of experience and a strong balance sheet, the business continues to secure repeat work from Tier 1 mining clients and is well positioned for continued growth. Their collaborative culture, experienced leadership team and commitment to delivering projects safely and successfully make this an employer of choice within their sector.
As their Queensland operations continue to expand, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager to lead major tenders and play a key role in securing future work.
About the Role
Being a senior leadership role, you will be responsible for leading the preparation of competitive tenders across a diverse portfolio of mining, civil infrastructure and renewable projects. Working closely with operational and executive leadership, you will develop winning strategies, manage estimating resources and ensure submissions are commercially sound and technically robust.
This role offers the opportunity to influence major project awards while contributing to the ongoing development of the estimating function.
Responsibilities:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Max Duffy at Stellar Recruitment or apply via the link below.
Max Duffy – Principal Consultant, Construction & Engineering
Email: Max.D@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Phone: +61 411 733 426
Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian contractor that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering complex mining, resources and infrastructure projects Australia wide.
With decades of experience and a strong balance sheet, the business continues to secure repeat work from Tier 1 mining clients and is well positioned for continued growth. Their collaborative culture, experienced leadership team and commitment to delivering projects safely and successfully make this an employer of choice within their sector.
As their Queensland operations continue to expand, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager to lead major tenders and play a key role in securing future work.
About the Role
Being a senior leadership role, you will be responsible for leading the preparation of competitive tenders across a diverse portfolio of mining, civil infrastructure and renewable projects. Working closely with operational and executive leadership, you will develop winning strategies, manage estimating resources and ensure submissions are commercially sound and technically robust.
This role offers the opportunity to influence major project awards while contributing to the ongoing development of the estimating function.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of first-principles estimates for major mining and civil construction projects.
- Develop tender strategies, methodologies and construction programmes.
- Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
- Coordinate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
- Present tender recommendations to senior leadership.
- Mentor and support junior estimators within the team.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders.
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager within the mining, civil or resources sectors
- Strong experience preparing first-principles estimates for construction projects
- Excellent commercial acumen and understanding of contract risk
- Experience leading complex tenders valued
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Join a highly respected contractor with a strong reputation within the industry
- Secure pipeline of major projects across Australia
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- Genuine career progression into senior pre-contracts leadership
- Attractive salary package with long-term career stability
For a confidential discussion, please contact Max Duffy at Stellar Recruitment or apply via the link below.
Max Duffy – Principal Consultant, Construction & Engineering
Email: Max.D@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Phone: +61 411 733 426
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