CareerPlan

Estimating Lead

O'Connor, Western AustraliaFull-time$230k2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the estimating and tendering function for a Western Australian civil infrastructure contractor, developing commercially sound bids for water, wastewater, and broader civil construction projects.

Role type

Senior Estimating Lead / Commercial Leadership

Builds

Competitive pricing strategies and tender submissions for civil infrastructure projects

Domain

Civil construction, water, wastewater, and infrastructure

Required skills

Commercial judgement, tendering expertise, cost planning, risk assessment, subcontractor pricing management, strategic negotiation, leadership, process improvement

Preferred skills

Experience in senior estimating or commercial leadership, strong stakeholder management, ability to mentor teams

Technologies

Estimating systems, pricing tools, reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating and tendering function, assess project opportunities for commercial viability, develop competitive pricing strategies, lead tender reviews and risk assessments, oversee pricing inputs from suppliers and subcontractors, partner with operational teams for project delivery transition, drive continuous improvement in estimating systems, mentor estimating personnel, influence strategic decisions on margins and business growth