Estimator - Civil Construction

Job title: Estimator - Civil Construction

Location: Bella Vista, Sydney

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

PCA Ground Engineering is an innovative civil construction contractor delivering a range of civil and ground engineering projects across Australia. With a strong and growing pipeline of civil construction contracts, our estimating team is expanding. We are looking for an experienced Estimator with a civil construction background to join our team and contribute to securing and delivering quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and submit civil construction tenders, EOIs, and RFQs under the direction of the Estimating Manager.

• Complete tender pricing using first principles estimating for earthworks, drainage, pavement, concrete, and civil structures.

• Review drawings, specifications, and BOQs to accurately scope and price civil construction works, including TMR and TfNSW specifications.

• Develop risk and opportunity registers for civil tenders and present findings to internal stakeholders.

• Identify construction methodologies and value engineering opportunities to strengthen PCA's competitive position.

• Provide pipeline reporting updates to the Estimating Manager for tender meetings and management reporting.

• Interpret contract conditions applicable to government and private civil construction contracts.

• Comply with Company Quality Assurance systems, procedures, and document control requirements.

• Review new drawings, specifications, and instructions received from clients or authorities.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum four years' experience estimating in civil construction — roads, drainage, earthworks, concrete structures, or similar.

• Sound understanding of government specifications and requirements for road and bridge works, including TMR and TfNSW

• Familiar with contract administration and the ability to interpret construction contract conditions.

• Moderate to strong skills in Microsoft Office products.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a high-performing estimating team.

• Precise attention to detail.

Knowledge of the following would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of Expert Estimation (Pronamics).

• Familiarity with TMR & TfNSW specifications.

• Experience with 12d, Civil 3D, or similar software for volume and quantity take-off.

• Understanding of earthworks methodology including cut/fill, material classification, and compaction requirements.
  

Join PCA Ground Engineering. Engineering certainty from the ground up!

We’re a specialist contractor in the design and construction of complex geotechnical and civil projects across Australia. Our core capabilities include Piling, Grouting, Earth Retention, Civil Construction, and comprehensive Engineering Services that support the seamless delivery of these solutions.

With decades of combined experience, PCA has developed a reputation of successfully delivering technically challenging projects in residential, commercial, industrial and major infrastructure sectors. From high-density urban environments requiring precision retrofit or underpinning, to remote sites demanding rope or aerial access, we offer adaptive, high-performance ground engineering solutions nationwide.

Why choose PCA Ground Engineering?

• We’re proudly Aussie owned and operated, with offices in Sydney and the Gold Coast – as well as a new depot in the Northern Rivers of NSW.

• PCA Ground Engineering have grown extensively in the last couple of years, almost doubling in size. Be part of a growing leader in Ground Engineering & Geotech!

• No two days are the same, our projects vary and are often in some of the most beautiful locations in Australia – rural, regional & some local.

• Career growth and development are a priority here. Promotions, company sponsored training & tickets.

• We foster talent. A lot of our leaders are grown from within.

• Flexible arrangements! We can offer casual, contract and full-time employment depending on your circumstances.

• Health, safety & environmental responsibilities. Safety is fundamental to everything we do. We prioritise continual improvement in health, safety, environment, and quality, taking a holistic approach that protects our employees, their families, project partners, and the communities in which we operate.

How to apply?

We appreciate the time invested in applications with us. We have several ways for you to get in touch. You can either:

• Apply via the advert you have seen.

• Email us: **********@pcagroundeng.com.au

• Apply via our website: https://pcagroundengineering.com.au/apply-for-jobs/

Our process is quick and painless. You’ll have a screening call with someone from our employment team & then an interview with the department head. Depending on the position, this can either be done over the phone, via video call or in person.

You may also be invited to an extended interview process if the position is a senior role – you’ll want to meet other stakeholders!

So, apply today and be part of a company building the foundations of our communities!