Civil Estimator

Overview

Estimate project costs and drive bidding for civil infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

• tender docs
• cost estimating
• quantity takeoff
• value engineering
• cost analysis
• scheduling

Tasks

The ideal candidate will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project, and evaluating the cost to take on that project. The candidate will be familiar with our competitive advantages as an organization and will be able to communicate those to our benefit throughout the bidding process. -Keep track of tenders and upcoming jobs and also preparation of reports -Attending tender interviews with the client and negotiations -Proposing value engineering solutions and reducing costs -Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid bidding process -Preparation of tender documents. Quantity take off, Preparing RFQ, Costing and detailed BOQ, Contract conditions -Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates -Planning, programming and scheduling -Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

Requirements

• civil estimator
• bachelor's
• 5 years
• blueprints
• accounting
• analytical

What You Bring

Civil Estimator -Proven track record of winning tenders on civil, water, structures, roads and rail infrastructure -Be highly analytical with strong attention to detail -Solid understanding of basic accounting principles -Bachelor's degree civil engineering or equivalent experience -Ability to work autonomously or in a team -Strong communication and presentation skills -5 years' of civil construction experience preferred -Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans

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Benefits

-Lots of room for career progression -Flexible working -Competitive package on offer

About Atom Resources

-Founded in 2016 in Sydney, Atom Resources emerged to bridge skilled tradespeople and professionals with major industrial projects. -From humble beginnings, it carved out a reputation supplying top-tier talent for Australia’s booming construction, mining and energy sectors. -Driven by projects in infrastructure, renewables, oil & gas and engineering, the company now supports nationwide contracts. -Typical assignments range from civil foremen and electricians to project engineers and trades specialists in remote mining and urban infrastructure. -Its dual focus—contracted trades and professional recruitment—allows flexible staffing across temporary and long-term roles. -With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and the Central Coast, it delivers localized service backed by national reach. -A standout trait: deep industry alignment—veteran recruiters familiar with the technical demands of heavy industry roles.

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