Job Description
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Role Overview
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The Landscape Construction Estimator plays a key role in preparing accurate, competitive, and profitable tenders for commercial landscape construction projects throughout Australia.
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This position involves reviewing tender documentation, completing detailed quantity take-offs, obtaining supplier and subcontractor pricing, identifying project risks and opportunities, and preparing comprehensive tender submissions.
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The successful candidate will work closely with the Australian estimating and project delivery teams, supporting projects ranging from AUD $10,000 to over $3 million.
Key Responsibilities Tendering & Estimating n
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Review tender drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documentation.
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Enter new tenders and opportunities into Pipedrive CRM.
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Complete accurate quantity take-offs for landscape and civil construction projects.
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Measure and quantify: (Soft landscaping, Hard landscaping, Earthworks, Concrete, Pavements, Drainage, Irrigation, Retaining walls, Fencing, Planting, Civil landscape works)
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Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
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Develop comprehensive cost estimates using labour, plant, subcontractor, and material costs.
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Prepare competitive tender submissions and pricing schedules.
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Request, compare, and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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Analyse project costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
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Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications
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Commercial & Technical Support n
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Identify construction risks and commercial opportunities.
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Recommend value engineering solutions where appropriate.
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Assist in developing construction methodologies for tender submissions.
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Prepare tender programs when required.
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Liaise daily with Australian estimators, suppliers, and subcontractors.
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Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing information.
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Assist with post-tender negotiations.
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Prepare project handover documentation for project managers following successful tenders.
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Requirements Required Skills & Experience n
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Minimum 3-4 years' experience estimating Australian commercial landscape construction projects.
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Strong experience pricing: (Parks, Playgrounds, Streetscapes, Civil landscape works, Public infrastructure, Schools, Commercial developments).
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Previous construction estimating experience is essential.
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Solid understanding of Australian construction methods and tendering practices.
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Knowledge of Australian Standards and Local Government tender requirements.
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Ability to interpret: (Civil drawings, Landscape drawings, structural drawings,Hydraulic
drawings,specifications)
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Experience preparing: (RFIs, Tender clarifications, Value engineering proposals, Variations)
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Strong quantity take-off and BOQ preparation skills.
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Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
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High level of attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Preferred Software Experience n
Experience with one or more of the following:
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Groundplan
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Pipedrive CRM
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Smartsheet
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AutoCAD
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Word
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Google Docs
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Google Sheets
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Adobe Acrobat
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📌 Intermediate Landscape Estimator (Queensland)
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