Job Description

Estimating Manager | Electrical Infrastructure, Rail & Communications n

Atom Resources – Sydney Southern Suburbs NSW

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Estimating Manager
Electrical Infrastructure | Rail | Communications

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$160,000 - $180,000 + Super

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Are you an experienced Senior Estimator ready to step into leadership, or an established Estimating Manager looking for greater influence, autonomy and long-term career security?

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This is an opportunity to join a highly respected infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation across rail, transport, communications and electrical infrastructure projects throughout NSW and Queensland.

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With a secure pipeline of work, long-standing Tier 1 client relationships and a growing tender portfolio, the business is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead its estimating function and help drive the next phase of growth.

Why You'll Want This Role n

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- Lead an established team including a Lead Estimator, Estimator and Junior Estimator
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- Major infrastructure projects valued from $2M to $100M+
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- Direct influence on business growth and tender strategy
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- Well-established contractor with over two decades of successful delivery
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- Strong pipeline of rail, electrical and communications projects
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- Work with leading Tier 1 contractors and infrastructure clients
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- Genuine opportunity to shape systems, processes and department performance
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- Supportive leadership team with clear direction and long-term vision
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The Opportunity n

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the estimating department and oversee the complete tender process from opportunity assessment through to handover.

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You will be responsible for ensuring estimates are accurate,



commercially robust and positioned to maximise profitability while supporting the ongoing development of the estimating team.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Lead and mentor the estimating team
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- Manage pre-tender and bid strategy meetings
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- Assess tender opportunities and project suitability
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- Review project scope, risks and commercial considerations
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- Develop winning tender strategies
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- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates
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- Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing
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- Ensure accurate labour, material and equipment forecasts
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- Present tender recommendations to senior stakeholders
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- Build robust relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams
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- Oversee successful handover of awarded projects to operations
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- Drive continuous improvement across estimating systems and processes
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About You n

You are commercially astute, technically capable and confident leading large-scale tenders from concept through to submission.

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You will likely bring:

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- 5+ years' experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager role
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- Experience within electrical, rail, communications, utilities or infrastructure projects
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- Proven capability managing tenders valued up to $100M+
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- Strong commercial and contractual understanding
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- Previous leadership or mentoring experience
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- Excellent stakeholder management skills
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- Ability to analyse complex technical documentation
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Preferred Experience nn




- Electrical Trade Qualification
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- Construction Management, Engineering or related qualification
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- Simpro experience
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- Bluebeam experience
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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- Tier 1 Experience
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About the Business n

Our client is a specialist infrastructure contractor delivering electrical, communications and transport projects for major Tier 1 clients across Australia.

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With more than two decades of successful operations, a strong financial position and an enviable project pipeline, they continue to build a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure solutions safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

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The culture is professional, collaborative and results-driven, with leadership committed to investing in people and supporting long-term career development.

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📌 Estimating Manager | Electrical Infrastructure, Rail & Communications (Sydney)
🏢 Atom Resources
📍 Sydney