Latrobe Valley & Gippsland Estimator

Job Description

As an Estimator in our Latrobe Valley & Gippsland division, you will be responsible for producing detailed submissions for clients, including cost estimates, programs, and procurement documentation for a variety of contracts on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. You will also assist with early engagement with potential clients and build strong relationships that lead to new business and combine site experience with exceptional quantity surveying skills and have high attention to detail in financial and cost analysis, along with the ability to produce high-quality and accurate submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bid Development: develop, plan, and compile detailed bids/quotes for large-scale projects throughout the region for potential clients.
  • Autonomous Management: manage due dates and deliverables independently.
  • Collaboration: work with industry experts to ensure innovative and cost-effective solutions for upcoming projects.
  • Supplier/Stakeholder Management: manage key supplier and stakeholder relationships, maintaining an up-to-date register of market rates and costs.
  • Risk Identification: identify risks and provide cost bounds to inform senior management’s decision-making process before significant tender submissions.
  • Contract Management: develop specifications, source, negotiate, and implement contracts with equipment, materials, and service providers.
  • Continuous Improvement: contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Relationship Management: maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • OHS Compliance: ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

To succeed in this role you will have a range of skills and attributes, including:

Essential

  • Local: you are resident of the Latrobe Valley and/or broader Gippsland region
  • Experience: minimum of 2 years in the construction industry.
  • Project Estimation: experience in project estimation and new business development.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other engineering fields is highly regarded.
  • Communication Skills: strong and confident verbal and written communication skills.
  • Software Proficiency: ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Project).
  • Team Collaboration: willingness to collaborate with experienced team members in an office-based setting.

Desirable

  • Project Experience: experience in civil construction and/or related industries
  • Multi-tasking: proven capacity to multi-task.
  • Time Management: excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and follow up.
  • Flexibility: willingness to travel to regional project sites as required.

A competitive remuneration package and employment conditions await the successful candidate.

Delta Group embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief. We support those who serve or have served in defence of our nation and their families. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians and the distinctive culture, languages and beliefs of different communities across Australia. We recognise and value Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational capacity and we acknowledge the skills and experience which First Nations Australians can bring to our organisation.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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