Civil Estimator

Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Mack Civil

Mack Civil is a leading civil construction contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across Greater Sydney. We specialise in roads, intersections, cycleways, streetscapes, drainage, utilities, bulk earthworks and public domain upgrades for government clients.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and reliability, we self-perform the majority of our works using our experienced workforce and extensive fleet of plant and equipment. At Mack Civil, our people are our greatest asset, and we foster a collaborative, supportive culture where individuals are empowered to grow and succeed.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Civil Estimator to join our growing pre-contracts team.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will play a key role in securing future work by preparing accurate and competitive estimates for a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects. You will work closely with our estimating, engineering and delivery teams to develop winning tender submissions for local councils, Transport for NSW and other government clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation including drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop detailed first principles estimates and pricing schedules.
• Attend tender briefings, site inspections and pre-tender meetings.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with project managers and engineers during the tender process.
• Assist with post-tender negotiations, clarifications and handovers.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends and supplier relationships.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience (at least 3 years) estimating civil construction projects.
• Experience first-principal pricing roads, intersections, drainage, utilities, pavements, earthworks, concrete, and public domain works.
• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure and demonstrated skills in developing construction methodologies and programs.
• Experience with estimating software such as Bluebeam, Benchmark, MS Project, or similar.
• Excellent commercial and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Local Government and Transport for NSW tendering requirements is highly regarded.
• On-site project supervision and management experience is highly regarded.

Why Join Mack Civil?

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Work on major civil infrastructure projects across Sydney.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Modern office with experienced estimating and project delivery teams.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Be part of a company committed to quality, safety and innovation.

If you're looking to join a respected civil contractor where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Mack Civil team.