Senior Estimator

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. 

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of complex tenders, ensuring submissions are accurate, competitive and aligned with BMD’s methodology and values. Working alongside the Pre-Contracts Manager, construction teams and senior leaders, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing major infrastructure projects across transport, defence and resource sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of tender documentation and pricing submissions
• Identify and assess project risks, opportunities and market competitiveness
• Source and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Develop build-ups of direct and indirect costs using Expert Estimation software
• Coordinate site visits, pre-tender meetings, and stakeholder engagement
• Manage post-tender negotiations and handovers to project delivery teams
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to continuous improvement in estimating practices
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors

About you:

Based in our Perth office, you’ll play a key role in developing competitive and high-quality tender submissions across WA’s major civil infrastructure projects. Working closely with our Pre-Contracts Manager, project delivery teams, and senior leaders, you’ll combine technical knowledge and commercial insight to help secure projects that shape the state’s transport and resource sector landscape. A background in FRP (form, reinforcement, pour) and structural concrete works will be highly advantageous as you contribute to estimating for large-scale bridges, structures, and road infrastructure projects.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading tender preparation within the civil construction sector (Transport, Defence, Renewable projects) 8+ Years Exp
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Expert Estimation with strong cost analysis and breakdown capabilities
• Deep understanding of contract terms, risk assessment, and market pricing strategies
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior estimators while driving team performance
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent tenders in a dynamic environment

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers