Estimator - Brisbane City, Australia - BMD Constructions

Description

About BMD

At BMD, our business is our people and our unique history spans over 44 years of safely delivering infrastructure which connects people. As one of Australia's largest privately-owned civil engineering, construction, and land development companies, we offer career opportunities across diverse sectors in both metropolitan and regional locations.

About the Role

BMD is in a significant growth phase in Queensland with a strong pipeline of projects in hand. We are looking for Estimators to price a range of diverse civil infrastructure projects. With access to best-in-industry systems and software tools, you will collaborate with pre-contract teams and deliver exceptional winning civil infrastructure and urban development bids across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The role will be based out of our Port of Brisbane office. Responsibilities include:

1. Review tender documents for scope of works, contract requirements, form of tender, and alternative design options.
2. Oversee and assist in acquiring subcontractor quotations.
3. Visit the site and discuss the proposed methods of work with Construction Managers and others.
4. Oversee and assist in the preparation, checking, or measuring of schedules or bills of quantities.
5. Build an estimate of direct costs and site overhead costs for each tender.
6. Prepare a programme of works if required.
7. Assess the risks and opportunities in the construction of the project.
8. Participate in the tender review and prepare the final submission.
9. Participate in the selection of projects to be tendered.

Skills and Experience

5+ years' experience in the Civil Construction industry in estimating

First principle estimating experience

Experience with the development of subcontractor work packages and review

Exposure to Expert Estimation is desirable

Civil Engineering degree (Site-based experience) Advantageous

Benefits

Essential service industry providing job security and a robust pipeline of projects. Career development and growth opportunities. Family-owned business offering a unique culture and access to leaders who value your contribution, reward excellence, and encourage long-term careers. Flexible workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and access to a health and wellbeing program. Paid parental leave for primary and secondary careers and flexible work arrangements available.

As you can tell, we provide you with the benefits you'd expect from a leading Australian contractor, but what makes us different is:

• Our culture – our vision to do things differently and unique family-orientated values and history allow for a unique team environment where our business really is about the people, allowing you to make life-long friends.
• Our work – the possibilities are as diverse as you are. We offer diverse work across our five business units with projects differing in size, scope, and capability.
• Our long-timers – access to our expert leaders offering formal leadership, professional development, and mentoring to allow growth of your technical and leadership skills.

To find out more about BMD or to explore other opportunities visit Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.