Senior Estimator

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CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. 

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence, and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding, and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated, and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

We have a current opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator with a desire and passion to make a difference to our Bid team. Your new role will focus on bid submissions for large scale infrastructure projects so having previous experience on these kinds of projects will be essential. This is a great opportunity to secure a lead role with Australia’s largest construction contractor.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing the request for authority to proceed with the tender and gaining the appropriate authorisation
• Ensuring that each tender is based on appropriate construction methods, is technically and numerically correct and adequate provision is made for both direct and indirect resources
• Utilising systems and processes to enable the professional preparation of tenders
• Ensuring that risk analyses are undertaken in accordance with the tendering procedures and the Business Unit’s Business Plan
• Monitoring and reporting on the cost planning of design development
• Maintaining accurate document control throughout the tender process
• Ensuring that prior to the tender being submitted all documentation is completed accurately and is appropriately authorised

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in a multi-disciplined estimation role
• Experience in a senior estimator role, on large Civil Infrastructure Projects
• Demonstrated commercial experience, including planning ahead for duration of estimate deliverable, reporting on progress against plan, manage and monitor implementation of risk treatment plans

Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation

If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply below.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest construction company in our region. We design and build infrastructure across all key sectors, including roads, rail, tunneling, defence, building and resources infrastructure, and we’re proud to be constructing Australia’s future. Today, we’re part of the CIMIC Group our region’s premier construction, mining, services and public private partnerships group with operations in NZ, PNG, the Americas and Asia. Our people are project and outcomes focused, and safety is our company’s first priority. We’re proud to be recognised as an innovative leader in eliminating critical risk on our sites.

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest construction company in our region. We design and build infrastructure across all key sectors, including roads, rail, tunneling, defence, building and resources infrastructure, and we’re proud to be constructing Australia’s future. Today, we’re part of the CIMIC Group our region’s premier construction, mining, services and public private partnerships group with operations in NZ, PNG, the Americas and Asia. Our people are project and outcomes focused, and safety is our company’s first priority. We’re proud to be recognised as an innovative leader in eliminating critical risk on our sites.

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Perks and benefits

Our Group is secure

We’re at the forefront of our industry

Our people are the best in their fields

We create unique and diverse career opportunities

Our work offers challenge and adventure

We share a sense of connection and belonging

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