Chief Estimator – Civil Infrastructure

More than just number crunching this is a pivotal leadership role not to be missed.

About Us CMC is a 100% Australian owned privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people culture and services we are proud of our 20 year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued supported and encouraged to grow. Apply today and be part of our future success story.

About the role We are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our Pre-Contracts estimating function.

Reporting directly to the Executive Manager Pre-Contracts this is a pivotal leadership role driving the accuracy competitiveness and risk management of our bids across major road bridge earthworks and drainage projects.

You will oversee a talented team of Senior Estimators and Estimators embedding first-principles estimating excellence developing staff capability and ensuring our submissions are both commercially sharp and strategically aligned.

This role is more than number-crunching you will partner with Operations Finance and Executive leadership to shape bid strategy engage with clients and lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead estimating activities for all CMC civil infrastructure projects;

Deliver accurate competitive and risk-assessed first-principles cost estimates;

Mentor and develop your team building career pathways and technical excellence;

Benchmark costs monitor industry trends and strengthen supply chain relationships;

Partner with senior stakeholders to shape winning bid strategies;

Represent estimating at pre-bid meetings client presentations and negotiations.

About you To lead our talented team you will need the following :

Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or equivalent;

1015 years experience in civil infrastructure estimating;

Proven first-principles estimating and cost modelling expertise;

Strong networks in subcontractor / supplier markets across QLD & NSW;

Commercial and financial acumen with ability to balance competitiveness and value;

Leadership experience managing estimating teams within a contractor environment;

Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

It would be highly desirable if you also had the following :

Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.

Proficiency with Expert Estimator (and ideally P6).

Postgraduate or professional chartership (AIQS RPEQ CPEng).

Interested Great. Lets talk.

Please submit your application now. If you have any questions before applying please reach out to our internal recruiter Amanda Datchens at

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response whether shortlisted or not.

Please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Therefore you will need to be an Australian citizen a permanent resident or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

At CMC we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life backgrounds and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please CVs and / or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.

Required Experience : Chief

Key Skills Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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