Civil Construction Estimator

A pivotal role for a growing contractor expanding into the Brisbane market. Help secure projects in the $200k - $2m range.

• Work on fast-moving $200k-$2m civil packages with strong win potential
• Autonomy to run tenders your way - no micromanagement
• Real influence over bid strategy, margins and pipeline growth

A growing contractor with a strong track record of delivering subcontract packages to Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders is expanding into Brisbane and seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to establish and drive the local estimating function.

The business delivers projects across:

• Retaining walls
• School carparks
• Early works & civil packages
• Utilities & pipelines (including NBN)
• Community & private sector civil projects
• Ground-up construction (childcare, medical centres, service stations)

With QLD licensing secured and a strong delivery capability, the focus is on securing projects in the $200k-$2m range.

The Role

This is a pivotal hire within the Queensland operation. You will take ownership of:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and BOQs
• Quantity take-offs and cost planning
• Identifying risks and value engineering opportunities
• Sourcing and managing tenders via EstimateOne (essential)
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing
• Supporting procurement and early-stage delivery

The Director will initially project manage works while building the team, providing a clear pathway into a Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager role as the operation scales.

About You

• 3-5+ years' experience as a Civil Estimator
• Strong experience pricing projects between $200k-$2m
• Proficient in EstimateOne (mandatory)
• Experience across retaining walls, carparks, early works, utilities or pipelines
• Strong understanding of cost control and commercial risk
• Able to work autonomously in a growing operation
• Proactive "hunter" mindset with leadership potential

What's on Offer

• Ground-floor opportunity in QLD expansion
• Direct access to a hands-on Director
• Clear leadership pathway
• Stable pipeline with strong delivery backing
• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
• Flexible work arrangements

If you're a commercially astute Civil Estimator looking to play a key role in scaling a Queensland operation, apply now.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Dallas Courtney | dcourtney@marble.com.au | 07 3183 2200

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