Job Description
AWCON is a rapidly growing Australian civil construction contractor delivering complex projects across the mining and heavy industry sectors. With a proven track record delivering projects valued from $1M to $100M+, we partner with Tier 1 clients on major projects throughout Australia.
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With an expanding national footprint and projects spanning Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and beyond, AWCON offers the opportunity to build a long-term career working on diverse and challenging projects across the country.
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With a strong pipeline of upcoming works and continued national growth, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from high performing Estimators who want to own outcomes, influence delivery, and accelerate their career.
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The Opportunity
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Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors, you will play a key role in developing competitive and commercially sound tenders across a diverse range of construction and infrastructure projects.
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You'll be embedded in our Pre Contracts team, taking ownership of tender submissions, preparing accurate cost estimates, and developing winning pricing strategies that support our expanding project pipeline.
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What You'll Be Responsible For
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Driving tender success by preparing accurate and competitive proposals, cost plans, and estimates safely, on time, and on budget.
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Reviewing project documentation by digging into drawings, specifications, schedules, and bills of quantities to nail down estimating requirements.
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Developing methodologies while working closely with site and project teams to optimize sequencing, staging plans, programs, and pricing strategies.
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Performing quantity take offs and preparing precise direct and indirect cost estimates.
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Evaluating and negotiating by sourcing, assessing, and negotiating the best quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
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Managing risk and compliance, participating in risk assessments, tender reviews, and ensuring everything complies with company governance and client expectations.
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Securing smooth handovers and coordinating the successful transition of awarded projects over to our delivery teams.
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What We're Looking For
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Previous experience in an Estimator or Junior Estimator role within the construction, infrastructure, mining, or industrial sectors.
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A strong understanding of estimating principles, cost planning, and tender preparation.
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The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and complex contract documentation under pressure.
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High level commercial awareness with a practical, get it done mindset.
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Confidence communicating and running tender clarification meetings with subcontractors, clients, and leadership.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and industry standard estimating software.
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Hold a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
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Have a knack for analyzing productivity and market pricing data to find smarter,



faster ways to win work.
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What You'll Get
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Competitive salary package.
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National project opportunities, allowing you to build experience across a diverse portfolio of mining and civil construction projects throughout Australia.
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A business that is growing fast and taking its people with it.
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Clear pathways to step up into more senior Estimating and Pre Contracts management roles.
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Work with a supportive and collaborative team that actually delivers, where performance is recognised and rewarded.
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Why AWCON
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At AWCON, no two projects are the same. As our business continues to grow nationally, you'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of major mining and civil construction projects throughout Australia, building your technical capability, broadening your experience and advancing your career.
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If you're ready for
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Major projects across Australia
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Greater responsibility
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Faster career progression
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A company that's growing with you
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This is your opportunity to make a real impact while building a career with one of Australia's fastest growing civil contractors.
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Ready to Join the Team?
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If you're looking for your next chance with a growing Australian company that values safety, teamwork and quality, we'd love to hear from you.
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AWCON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
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Note: successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and police clearance.
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📌 Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 AWCON
📍 New South Wales