Estimating Lead/Estimating Manager

About the project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Benefits

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities

• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees

• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave

• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan  https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and submission of accurate project estimates in accordance with organisational standards and procedures.
• Develop realistic cost models, resource requirements and schedules to support competitive and commercially sound project bids.
• Coordinate with external consultants, suppliers and stakeholders to gather estimating inputs and support tender activities.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends, new techniques and cost benchmarks to improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
• Manage detailed cost investigations and analysis, ensuring estimates are thoroughly validated and supported by robust data.
• Lead, mentor and supervise estimating team members, allocating workloads, monitoring performance, ensuring deadlines are met, and promoting safe work practices.

About you

• Degree Qualifications or equivalent in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Proven experience in estimating, cost planning and tendering within large infrastructure, construction, engineering or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, cost modelling, resource planning, contract administration and commercial principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess costs, identify risks and validate complex estimates.
• Knowledge of K2 and Team Binder.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including team supervision, workload management, mentoring and performance development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.