Summacon Group is a civil construction business delivering [earthworks, drainage, roads, water and sewer infrastructure] across QLD.
We're looking for an experienced Estimator to own our tendering from start to finish.
You'll find the right opportunities, price them accurately and put together tender responses that win work.
This is a key role with a direct impact on the growth of the business.
About the role
Summacon Group is a civil construction business delivering [earthworks, drainage, roads, water and sewer infrastructure] across QLD.
We're looking for an experienced Estimator to own our tendering from start to finish.
You'll find the right opportunities, price them accurately and put together tender responses that win work.
This is a key role with a direct impact on the growth of the business.
What you'll do
Finding tenders
Monitor tender portals such as [QTenders, VendorPanel, Tenderlink, EstimateOne] and builder invitations
Review documents and recommend go / no-go decisions based on risk, capacity and fit
Keep a tender register and pipeline, and track deadlines, addenda and results
RFQs and pricing
Break down drawings, specifications and schedules, and complete quantity take-offs
Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, then chase, level and compare quotes
Build first-principles estimates for labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and overheads
Price preliminaries, risk, contingency and margin, and check rates against past jobs
Prepare clarifications, assumptions, exclusions and value-engineering options
Present the final price to management for review and sign-off
Non-price response
Write responses to selection criteria, methodology and construction staging
Prepare draft programs, organisation charts, CVs and project experience
Compile WHS, quality,



environmental and traffic management documentation
Complete returnable schedules, declarations and pre-qualification formsMake sure every submission is complete, compliant and lodged on time
After the tender
Respond to post-tender queries and attend negotiations and interviews
Hand over successful tenders to the project team with a clear budget and risk register
Gather tender feedback and build a library of rates, templates and past responses
Maintain prequalification with councils, utilities and main contractors
What you'll bring
Essential
At least [3–5] years estimating in civil construction
A track record of preparing complete tenders, both price and non-price
Strong first-principles pricing and quantity take-off skills
The ability to read civil drawings, specifications and contracts
Working knowledge of common contracts such as AS **** and AS **** and their risk allocation
Advanced Excel skills
Clear, persuasive written communication
Robust organisation and the ability to manage several tenders against tight deadlines
Advantageous
A degree or diploma in civil engineering, construction management or quantity surveying
Experience with estimating and take-off software such as [CostX, Bluebeam, 12d, Corecon]
Background in water, sewer, roads or subdivision works
Experience tendering to councils, state government and utilities
Familiarity with integrated management systems (WHS, quality and environment)
Site or project management experience
Current driver's licence
What we offer
Competitive salary plus super, depending on experience
Company laptop and essentials provided
Performance bonus tied to tender success
Ownership of the tendering process, with a direct line to the directors
A growing business with a strong pipeline of civil work
Ongoing training and professional development
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📌 Estimator - Tendering - Bid Writer (Maryborough)
🏢 SUMMACON GROUP
📍 Maryborough