Formwork Senior Estimator (Permanent work from home AM shift)
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Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
JOB TITLE: Remote Senior Estimator (Formworks)
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Rate: 11-13AUD/hour
About the Company
The company is a leading provider of formwork REO and concrete packages across commercial civil industrial and residential sectors. We handle everything from design supply installation to removal of formwork & concrete systems and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality precise and timely solutions.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Estimator to join our estimating team. You will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost estimates for formwork concrete & reo packages across diverse projects (civil residential commercial industrial). The role demands strong technical skill excellent knowledge of formwork and concrete systems and capability to interpret drawings manage tender submissions and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the estimation process: from receipt of drawings/plans through take-offs quantity surveying material & labour costing to final submission.
- Evaluate formwork reo concrete packages: design considerations pro-forma pricing supplier quotations.
- Review and verify civil commercial & structural drawings/specs; identify scope & risk; clarify with design engineers/subcontractors.
- Maintain and develop cost databases (materials labour plant subcontractors) relevant to formwork & concrete.
- Prepare detailed cost breakdowns risk assessments allowances variations and contingency.
- Engage with suppliers/subcontractors to obtain quotes (formwork systems concrete reinforcement etc.) negotiate rates.
- Coordinate with project management operations engineering/design teams to ensure the estimates reflect practical constructability and site realities.
- Monitor tender pipelines; track submissions; provide recommendations on tender/contract strategy.
- Provide input into schedule development & project planning; ensure that estimating aligns with program durations availability of resources.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements value engineering.
- Contribute to company margin & profitability targets via accurate estimating risk mitigation and strategic input.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Management or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5-8 years estimating experience ideally in formwork concrete or structural works. Senior level.
- Proficiency in software like Bluebeam is a must
- Strong technical knowledge of formwork systems concrete engineering reinforcement & structural concrete behaviour.
- Solid experience interpreting architectural structural & civil drawin
- Excellent numerical analytical and spreadsheet skills; proficiency in take-off software/tools.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Required Skills:
FORMWORK Estimation Bluebeam Take-offs tender cost estimation materials estimation
Required Education:
Civil Engineering graduate
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Gas Chromatography
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
