CareerPlan

Senior Estimator - Water Infrastructure

Brisbane, QueenslandFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-11-12
Based in Australia

Core

Lead estimating for major water, wastewater, and desalination infrastructure bids across Australia, shaping pricing strategy and leading the estimating team.

Role type

Senior Estimator (Infrastructure)

Builds

Tender submissions for water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination facilities, and pumping stations

Domain

Water infrastructure and construction

Required skills

First principles estimating, mechanical and electrical systems estimation, risk quantification, subcontractor coordination, procurement strategy, quantity take-off

Preferred skills

Experience with pumps, power distribution, and SCADA systems

Technologies

SCADA, mechanical systems, electrical systems

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating function and team for major infrastructure bids, build estimates from first principles for mechanical and electrical systems, quantify risk and advise on contingency, coordinate subcontractor inputs and pricing strategy, present estimates to senior management and clients, guide the team in applying procurement strategies, set quantity take-off and estimating standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC