Job title: Estimator
Location: Arundel, Gold Coast OR Bella Vista, Sydney
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
The Opportunity
PCA Ground Engineering is an innovative company offering design and construction ground engineering, civil & piling services throughout Australia. Recent successful contracts have resulted in our design and estimating team requiring additional resources as a result we are looking for candidates who are not afraid of a challenge to work hand in hand with our existing team.
Responsibilities include:
- Submitting E.O.I.’s, under instruction of the Estimating Manager.
- Completing tenders in a timely manner to allow for tender lodgement and client follow-ups.
- Provide updates to your manager on tendered projects for the “Pipeline Report” for submission at tender meetings and reporting.
- Review and accurately estimate the scope of work, including quantities and costs as described in tender documents in a timely and cost-effective manner using first principles estimating and assist in allocating the B.O.Q. for costing purposes.
- Develop and prepare risk and opportunity analysis of tenders, feasibilities and budgets for projects and presents these to internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Win bids by providing smart methodologies, strategies and identifying opportunities that can give PCA a competitive edge and win the contract.
- Complies with Company Quality Assurance Systems & Procedures along with other relevant operating procedures.
- Familiar with Contract Administration and the ability to interpret Contract Conditions and Construction Plans.
- Sound understanding of government Specifications & requirements for road & bridge works generally
- Review and check all new drawings, instructions & documentation received from either the client or authorities.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Experience in the piling, earth retention and ground improvement industry preferred or a minimum four years in a civil estimating background
- Moderate skills in Microsoft Office Products
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide leadership within the department
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Precise attention to detail
Knowledge of the following would be advantageous:
- Knowledge of Expert Estimation (Pronamics)
- Sound understanding of government specifications and requirements for road and bridge works, including TMR and TfNSW.
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: employment@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!