Our valued client SMW-Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding is a proud Central Queensland provider of field servicing, maintenance and emergency repair/ rebuild services with over 10 years’ experience servicing the Central Queensland region.

They are currently seeking highly experienced ESTIMATOR to join their team.

The Estimator will diligently create/compile internal documents through the full life cycle of a tender from bid evaluation to bid submission.

The Estimator is required to carry out their duties including (but not limited) to the following:

Diligently prepare accurate confidential estimates and bid submissions for projects to grow the business in a positive trend whilst leveraging positive relationship with suppliers, subcontractors, internal stake holders and clients.

Provide knowledge of cost and advantages that support pro table business decisions.

Ensure compliance with financial targets in a consistent and integrated manner to align with SMW strategic direction.

The Estimator role is critical to the ongoing success of the business. As such, all interactions with external stakeholders must be conducted in a positive way to ensure ongoing growth and success of the business

Responsibilities include

Seek out opportunities for business growth

Initial bid/tender receivable and internal GO/NO GO analysis including risk analysis

Contract scrutiny for risks/opportunities

Determine key client/contract requirements





Subcontractors/supplier liaison including analysis and recommendations

Detailed take off qualities

Prepare detailed cost estimates and project schedules

Internal stakeholder engagement

Bid/Submission documentation

Post tender negotiation (with the input from Senior Management)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required

Excellent time management skills

Exquisite numerical and IT ability with an analytical mindset

Intricate attention to detail

Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation abilities

Effectively lead both internal and external meetings

Effectively develop relationships with internal and external stake holders

Be courageous, not aggressive, or emotional in receiving feedback from team members, peers, and leaders

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment

Ability to meet critical key deadlines The right person for this role, must have the following qualifications and experience

Minimum 6 years in the Civil Construction industry or applicable industry

Previous experience in the Estimating industry

High Level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Outlook

Driver’s Licence

White Construction Card

If you possess the qualities and skills required for this role and you feel this job is for you, please apply now!

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per annum Super

📌 Estimator (Parkhurst)
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