This is a remote position for Scalex.
JOB TITLE: Remote Senior Estimator (Formworks
)Employment Type: FULL TIM
ERate: 11-13$ AUD /hour (Negotiable
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About the Compan
yThe company is a leading provider of formwork, REO and concrete packages across commercial, civil, industrial and residential sectors. We handle everything from design, supply, installation, to removal of formwork & concrete systems, and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, precise, and timely solutions
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Position Summar
yWe are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Estimator to join our estimating team. You will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost estimates for formwork, concrete & reo packages across diverse projects (civil, residential, commercial, industrial). The role demands strong technical skill, excellent knowledge of formwork and concrete systems, and capability to interpret drawings, manage tender submissions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
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Responsibilitie
- s:Take full ownership of the estimation process: from receipt of drawings/plans, through take-offs, quantity surveying, material & labour costing, to final submissio
- n.Evaluate formwork, reo, concrete packages: design considerations, pro-forma pricing, supplier quotation
- s.Review and verify civil, commercial & structural drawings/specs; identify scope & risk; clarify with design engineers/subcontractor
- s.Maintain and develop cost databases (materials, labour, plant, subcontractors) relevant to formwork & concret
- e.Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, risk assessments, allowances, variations, and contingenc
- y.Engage with suppliers/subcontractors to obtain quotes (formwork systems, concrete, reinforcement etc.), negotiate rate
- s.Coordinate with project management, operations, engineering/design teams to ensure the estimates reflect practical constructability and site realitie
- s.Monitor tender pipelines; track submissions; provide recommendations on tender/contract strateg
- y.Provide input into schedule development & project planning; ensure that estimating aligns with program durations, availability of resource
- s.Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, value engineerin
- g.Contribute to company margin & profitability targets via accurate estimating, risk mitigation, and strategic inpu
t
. Requirement
- s:Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalen
- t.Minimum of 5-8 years estimating experience, ideally in formwork, concrete, or structural works. Senior leve
- l.Proficiency in software like Bluebeam is a mu
- stStrong technical knowledge of formwork systems, concrete engineering, reinforcement & structural concrete behaviou
- r.Solid experience interpreting architectural, structural & civil draw
- inExcellent numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills; proficiency in take-off software/tool
- s.Strong organisational skills and attention to detai
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