Senior Estimator

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Groups construction company with operations spanning Australia New Zealand Papua New Guinea and Asia. 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. CPB Contractors shares the CIMIC Groups principles of integrity accountability innovation and delivery all underpinned by safety. Our people are highly valued and are committed to delivering successful projects that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to the success of the CIMIC Group.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-profile projects.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and innovative thinkers.
• Be part of a culture that values safety excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

A sustainable organisation:

Service Delivery

Deliver accurate and timely estimating services through:

• Preparing the request for authority to proceed with the tender and gaining the appropriate authorisation
• Ensuring that risk analyses are undertaken in accordance with the tendering procedures and the BUs Business Plan
• 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
• 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
• Ensuring that the tender is submitted on time

Where contracts are awarded ensure a comprehensive handover of the Project to the Construction Team including:

• Reviewing and comparing contract documentation and the terms of the award against the tender documents and the basis of the tender submission
• Briefing the Project Team to ensure that the tender fundamental principles and details are understood by the Project Team and are transferred to the construction phase of the project including all AS9001 and SH&E aspects

Planning

Contribute to the delivery of successful and profitable tenders by:

• Planning and scheduling own work to meet required timelines and outputs
• Understanding output requirements and timelines for the tender process and clarifying as appropriate
• Utilising systems and processes to enable the professional preparation of tenders
• Monitoring and reporting on the cost planning of design development

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the effectiveness of the Estimating function and Tender teams including:

• Contributing to the sharing of knowledge and information within own Project /Tender/Team and with internal stakeholders such as Marketing and Business Development
• Monitoring the States construction market trends and opportunities including keeping abreast of market pricing from other contractors successes and misses
• Being aware of successes and issues within existing projects
• Continually improve the quality of tender presentation information and documentation
• Consciously seeking ways to improve the provision and quality of tender services provided to the Business Unit/Project teams

Education and Qualifications:

• A recognised bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated previous project experience as an estimator
• Minimum 5 years construction experience in a commercial or supervisory role
• Managed self and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver work to $200M
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a larger project team with own responsibilities
• Ensuring the right people with the right tools are in place to achieve project deliverables
• Experience in multiple types of delivery
• Knowledge in most types of projects that BU is engaged in OR alternatively very specialised knowledge relevant to BU
• Demonstrated commercial experience includes: planning ahead for duration of estimate deliverable reporting on progress against plan manage and monitor implementation of risk treatment plans

Competencies

• Client focus
• Planning and organising
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Negotiation and influencing
• Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Relationship management
• Communication
• Commercial focus / business acumen

Where applicable evidence of tertiary qualifications and proof of right to work will be required prior to successful appointment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Were always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

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

How to apply

Applications close

20 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time