Start 2025 with a new opportunity! If you are a Civil Estimator with road, pavement, and asphalt experience, Ventia's Road Transport Team in Stapylton would love to hear from you. In this role, you will lead and prepare tenders for road construction and maintenance opportunities, including estimates for existing contract works. Flexible / hybrid working arrangements are available.
What's on Offer Attractive salary (dependant on skillset and experience)Flexible / hybrid working arrangementsWorking in a high-performing local team supported by Ventia's estimation teamAccess to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program, and Healthy Bodies programEmployee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, and credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com, and Expedia About the Role
You will be working with an established high-performing delivery team where the operations team is heavily involved in the delivery methodology development and general estimate/tender supporting both small-scale project design and construct and larger long-term program management road-related contracts. Duties include:
Analyse tender documentation and develop an estimation planProvide bid management support and prepare accurate benchmarked, well-structured estimates for road construction tendersPrepare and issue invitations to tender and assess quotations for compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, and contract conditionsReview proposed project programmes prepared for tender for completeness and accuracyActively pursue alternative construction methods/solutions to create value competitive tendersMaintain records of tender correspondence, calculations, and methodologiesPresent estimates, including basis of estimates, risks, and opportunities at tender review meetingsPrepare support estimate analyses and documents/reports including cashflows, P&L, NPVs, R&Os, tender summaries, direct cost reports, and schedule of rate markups Required Skills and Experience Tertiary qualifications (Engineering, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, or similar)Proficient in CATS or Expert Estimation or similar softwareProven track record in developing estimates for successful road and civil construction tenders up to $50m+High level of independence and ability to self-manage the completion of deliverables against hard deadlinesCapable of preparing quantitative risk estimates using deterministic and probabilistic methodsUnderstanding of enterprise agreements; ability to prepare shift rosters and convert EA conditions to cost per unit rates for appropriate rolesYou must hold full working rights in Australia.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans, spouses, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.
Position Reference Number: 160883
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