Estimator

• Prepare, present and deliver tenders up to $20M
• Industry experience, principal contracting background advantageous
• Remediation, building and façade and defence projects

Ensuring accurate, timely and quality tender estimates/cost plans are developed for submission on various building, façade, defence and remediation projects across our growing NSW division.  Typically single-stage lump sum offering. 

• Prepare and develop accurate cost estimates, including direct trade and prelim budgets
• Compile accurate material quantity take-offs to develop bills of quantities
• Assist preparing and developing construction methodologies, programs and submission documentation
• Develop estimates from first principles using site productivity rates
• Prepare risk and opportunity including cost escalation analysis for estimates
• Review designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives where applicable
• Hand over detailed tenders with traceability and support into pre-contracts and delivery

• Previous experience in estimating in Defence, Construction and/or building remediation
• Strong interpersonal skills, confidence, professionalism and self-motivation
• A strong financial and commercial acumen
• High level attention to detail and the ability to work to set timeframes while multitasking
• Capability to present your estimates to Senior Management for approval to submit
• Actively seek additional information or clarification through RFI’s to the Client to ensure a complete set of tender documents
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar equivalent
• Proficient in Pronamics Expert Estimation software desirable

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Advertised: 03 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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