Estimating Manager | Electrical Infrastructure, Rail & Communications Atom Resources – Sydney Southern Suburbs NSW

Estimating Manager Electrical Infrastructure | Rail | Communications

$160,000 - $180,000 + Super

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?

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.

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

Lead an established team including a Lead Estimator, Estimator and Junior Estimator

Major infrastructure projects valued from $2M to $100M+

Direct influence on business growth and tender strategy

Well-established contractor with over two decades of successful delivery

Strong pipeline of rail, electrical and communications projects

Work with leading Tier 1 contractors and infrastructure clients

Genuine chance to shape systems, processes and department performance

Supportive leadership team with clear direction and long-term vision

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

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

Lead and mentor the estimating team

Manage pre-tender and bid strategy meetings

Assess tender opportunities and project suitability

Review project scope, risks and commercial considerations

Develop winning tender strategies

Prepare and review detailed cost estimates

Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing

Ensure accurate labour, material and equipment forecasts

Present tender recommendations to senior stakeholders

Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams

Oversee successful handover of awarded projects to operations

Drive continuous improvement across estimating systems and processes

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

You will likely bring:

5+ years' experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager role

Experience within electrical, rail, communications, utilities or infrastructure projects

Proven capability managing tenders valued up to $100M+

Strong commercial and contractual understanding

Previous leadership or mentoring experience

Excellent stakeholder management skills





Ability to analyse complex technical documentation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

Electrical Trade Qualification

Construction Management, Engineering or related qualification

Simpro experience

Bluebeam experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Tier 1 Experience

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

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.

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 (Sydney)
🏢 Atom Resources
📍 Sydney