At BMD, we’re making a difference in the communities around us, powering careers where you can make an impact working on complex, diverse and challenging infrastructure projects as part of our team.

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. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles provides exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll help deliver challenging projects, supported by leadership within an inclusive people-first culture.

About the role

The Estimator prepare tenders, that reflect the current construction methodology, are accurate in their composition and competitive in the market place, in order to secure profitable work for the construction divisions. You will be responsible for;

• Participate in the selection of projects to be tendered.
• Review tender documents for scope of works, contract requirements, form of tender and alternative design options.
• Oversee and assist in acquiring subcontractor quotations.
• Visit the site and discuss the proposed methods of work with Construction Managers and others.
•  Oversee and assist in the preparation, checking or measuring of schedules or bills of quantities.
• Build an estimate of direct costs and site overhead costs for each tender.
• Prepare a programme of works if required.
• Assess the risks and opportunities in the construction of the project.
• Participate in the tender review and prepare final submission.

Estimating projects in;

• Land development - Residential and Industrial Sub-divisions
• Water / Sewer / Recycled Water upgrades
• Road infrastructure and stormwater drainage for local councils and VicRoads.

To succeed in this role, you will need

• 5+ years’ experience in the Civil Construction industry
• A mix of project and estimating experience is ideal
• First principle estimating experience
• Development of subcontractor work packages and review
• General knowledge of the local market conditions to ensure maximum returns are achieved
• Exposure to Expert Estimation or CATS is desirable

What We Offer

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

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

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.