Benefits
We offer a rewarding long-term career, opportunities to develop, and a culture that values your contribution. BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace that rewards excellence and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We offer unique benefits which includes specialised learning and development programs, a good health and wellbeing program, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work, novated leasing and discounts with hundreds of retailers.
About the Company
At BMD, our business is our people and our unique history spans over 44 years’ of safely delivering infrastructure which connects people. As one of Australia’s largest privately-owned civil engineering, construction and land development companies, we offer career opportunities across diverse sectors in both metropolitan and regional locations. BMD Urban is the largest urban development contractor in Australia delivering minor infrastructure upgrades, residents and commercial land development.
About the role
Due to significant growth opportunities in the division, BMD Urban are in the market for an experienced Civil Estimator to prepare tenders for a range of diverse civil infrastructure projects in North and Central Queensland.
Estimating projects in,
- Land development - Residential and Industrial Sub-divisions
- Road infrastructure for DTMR, Local Councils across North and Central Qld, QR and Mining
- Department of Defence Projects
- Major Water / Sewer upgrade projects
To succeed in this role, you will need to,
- Review, analyse and apply project plans, specifications, and scopes of work to develop accurate civil estimates for a wide range of Civil and Structural projects.
- Prepare and send out supplier and subcontract packages and negotiate to choose the competitive supplier and subcontractor and in conformance with the project requirements.
- Collaborate with the tender and construction team to develop right construction methodology, program, and prepare project risks and opportunities.
- Prepare comprehensive tender submission documents with adequate writing skills.
- First principle estimating experience and program skills.
- Monitor and seek feedback of project costs during the bidding and construction phases, providing value engineering.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated with:
- Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field or trade qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in the Civil Construction industry and field experience (desirable)
- Proficiency in estimating software and tools, ideally “Expert” software and MS Excel.
- Proficiency in Project planning and MS Project program.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate first principles estimates and submission documents within strict deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace that empowers our people and supports individual needs.
For more about us, head to www.bmd.com.au.
Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
No agency submissions will be accepted.
Note: The team at BMD are taking a break over Christmas and New Year from December 19, 2024 to January 6, 2025. We appreciate your patience during this period and we will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return.
