Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of complex tender documentation and pricing submissions
• Identify and assess project risks, opportunities, and market competitiveness
• Source and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Develop build-ups of direct and indirect costs using Expert Estimation software
• Coordinate site visits, pre-tender meetings, and stakeholder engagement
• Manage post-tender negotiations and handovers to project delivery teams
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to continuous improvement in estimating practices
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading tender preparation within the civil construction sector
• Proven experience in Transport, Defence, or Renewable energy projects
• Proficiency in Expert Estimation software with strong cost analysis capabilities
• Deep understanding of contract terms, risk assessment, and market pricing strategies
• Background in FRP (form, reinforcement, pour) and structural concrete works
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

About the Company

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities.