Job Description
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Adelaide, SA, Australia
Full time
McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Civil & Infrastructure team.
This role is suited to a commercially minded estimator who thrives on developing competitive pricing strategies and contributing to winning tenders across complex project environments.
About McMahon Services
McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, operating across Australia and New Zealand with over 1,200 employees. Our reputation is built on integrity, strong relationships and delivering certainty for our customers.
About the Role
This role sits within a high-performing pre-contracts function and is responsible for leading the preparation of detailed, first-principles estimates across a diverse portfolio of civil and infrastructure projects.
You will collaborate closely with bid teams, delivery personnel and senior stakeholders to develop innovative construction methodologies, identify commercial opportunities and position tenders for success.
What You’ll Do
Develop detailed first principles estimates across complex civil/infrastructure projects
Analyse tender documentation and develop competitive pricing strategies
Lead subcontractor and supplier engagement, including RFQ processes and commercial analysis
Contribute to bid strategy, methodology development and value engineering initiatives
Identify risks, opportunities and cost drivers to optimise tender outcomes
Support governance reviews and provide commercial input into go/no-go decisions
Mentor and guide estimators and graduate estimators
Support effective handover to delivery teams, ensuring clarity of assumptions
What You’ll Bring
Minimum 5+ years’ experience estimating civil or infrastructure projects
Strong experience in first principles estimating and complex tender environments
Demonstrated ability to contribute to winning tender strategies
Strong commercial acumen, including risk identification and cost optimisation
Experience working across multidisciplinary projects and delivery teams
Proficiency in estimating systems (e.g. CostX, Benchmark or similar)
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join McMahon Services?
Opportunity to work on technically challenging and diverse projects
Be part of a high-performing, commercially focused estimating team
Strong pipeline of work across Civil & Infrastructure
Values-driven culture with a focus on safety, performance and continuous improvement
If you’re looking to step into a role where you can influence outcomes, not just price them, apply now.
No recruitment agencies please.
At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Full time
McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Civil & Infrastructure team.
This role is suited to a commercially minded estimator who thrives on developing competitive pricing strategies and contributing to winning tenders across complex project environments.
About McMahon Services
McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, operating across Australia and New Zealand with over 1,200 employees. Our reputation is built on integrity, strong relationships and delivering certainty for our customers.
About the Role
This role sits within a high-performing pre-contracts function and is responsible for leading the preparation of detailed, first-principles estimates across a diverse portfolio of civil and infrastructure projects.
You will collaborate closely with bid teams, delivery personnel and senior stakeholders to develop innovative construction methodologies, identify commercial opportunities and position tenders for success.
What You’ll Do
Develop detailed first principles estimates across complex civil/infrastructure projects
Analyse tender documentation and develop competitive pricing strategies
Lead subcontractor and supplier engagement, including RFQ processes and commercial analysis
Contribute to bid strategy, methodology development and value engineering initiatives
Identify risks, opportunities and cost drivers to optimise tender outcomes
Support governance reviews and provide commercial input into go/no-go decisions
Mentor and guide estimators and graduate estimators
Support effective handover to delivery teams, ensuring clarity of assumptions
What You’ll Bring
Minimum 5+ years’ experience estimating civil or infrastructure projects
Strong experience in first principles estimating and complex tender environments
Demonstrated ability to contribute to winning tender strategies
Strong commercial acumen, including risk identification and cost optimisation
Experience working across multidisciplinary projects and delivery teams
Proficiency in estimating systems (e.g. CostX, Benchmark or similar)
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join McMahon Services?
Opportunity to work on technically challenging and diverse projects
Be part of a high-performing, commercially focused estimating team
Strong pipeline of work across Civil & Infrastructure
Values-driven culture with a focus on safety, performance and continuous improvement
If you’re looking to step into a role where you can influence outcomes, not just price them, apply now.
No recruitment agencies please.
At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Estimator - Civil & Infrastructure position is now open for candidates interested in the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services is a plus.
