Requisition ID14254 -Posted09/18/2026 -Operations -Solar Australia -Sydney, New South Wales

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.

At PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects - we build opportunities, careers and communities. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in industry, we are investing in what’s next for your career.

As a Estimating Manager for PCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd. in Sydney, New South Wales, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career you are proud of. Our Solar team, powered by industry leading experts help bring our clients visions to life.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success - because when you succeed, we all do.

Our offerings could include:

- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- Relocation Assistance if eligible
- Superannuation contributions are in addition to your base salary.
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health, nutritional, financial and career counselling
- Growth opportunities pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills,



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Here's how aEstimating ManagerforPCL Constructors Pacific Rim PTY Ltd. within Solar Australia contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

- Leads, inspires and motivates the Solar Australia estimating department of approximately 7-8 direct and indirect reports, including day-to-day direction, workload planning, resource forecasting and pursuit team assignments, performance management, coaching and development.
- Has ultimate accountability for completeness, accuracy, quality and timely submission of all estimates, budgets, RFP/RFQ responses and tender deliverables, including required internal reviews, approvals and bid-closing requirements
- Leads estimate development and validation across labour, equipment, materials, subcontractor and supplier pricing, construction management costs and market rates; challenges assumptions and makes clear recommendations on final estimate values and commercial positions that directly influence business outcomes.
- Directs the detailed review and analysis of contract documents, drawings and specifications for utility-scale solar and BESS projects to confirm scope, pricing requirements, schedule, risk allocation, insurance and security obligations, and other project requirements; ensures material risks and opportunities are quantified and addressed.




- Establishes project schedules during the pursuit phase, including critical path activities, key milestone dates, client deliverables, and completion timelines to support tender execution and meet contract completion dates.
- Owns the development and execution of pursuit and win strategies using client success criteria, market intelligence, competitor positioning, delivery approach, commercial structure and value-engineering opportunities to establish a competitive advantage.
- Partners with senior leadership and business development to identify and qualify high-potential opportunities, engage clients early and build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; supports proposals, presentations and other activities required to secure new work.
- Establishes and continuously improves estimating standards, governance, benchmarks, systems, lessons learned and quality-control processes; ensures disciplined estimate turnover after award and provides senior management with clear reporting on pursuit status, risk, resources and department performance.

Qualifications

The right candidate for this role will bring extensive estimating expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to lead complex pursuits in a fast-paced renewable energy environment, including:

- 15 + years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, ideally within utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated success leading large and complex renewable energy pursuits. A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is pre

📌 Estimating Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Pcl Constructors
📍 Sydney