Senior Estimator - Transport

Our Cost Engineering department is critical to the management of Project costs and resources.

This is an opportunity for a Senior Estimator to work collaboratively as part of a large, multidisciplinary team based in the Brisbane office. Other locations may be considered if you bring strong QLD transport experience.

The successful candidate will be committed to successful outcomes for our clients, enthusiastic about challenges and committed to continuously learning and developing.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for

Developing cost estimates and programs for projects varying in size, complexities, and disciplines.

• Develop first principles estimates across all stages of design and project delivery.
• Prepare strategic cost plans to support concept, feasibility, reference, and detailed design stages.
• Undertake peer reviews of internal and external cost estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide independent verification and assurance of cost estimates in line with client requirements.
• Conduct independent estimating to assess and validate contractor and proponent submissions (particularly in ECI / collaborative contracting environments).
• Evaluate and benchmark proponents’ estimates, identifying variances and risks.
• Prepare clear, structured reporting and recommendations for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Attend and actively contribute to meetings with clients, designers, contractors, and stakeholders, providing cost and risk insights.
• Support the development of benchmarking databases, estimating methodologies, and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture, mentoring junior staff and sharing best practice.
• Liaise with various stakeholders (client side), managing their expectations for project delivery, escalating project issues, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in the construction (ideally roads and/or rail) sector.
• A great communicator and collaborator.
• Experience with Pronamics Expert Estimation (preferred) and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project. Bluebeam and P6 desirable.
• Degree or Diploma qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

What’s In It for You?

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to work for a reputable, and growing company.

• Outstanding leadership and career development opportunities.
• Access to events, activities and initiatives driven by our popular internal committees.
• Career-defining, high-profile, placemaking projects.

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory consultancies, delivering complex and high-profile projects across both the public and private sectors.

Following our recent merger with Donald Cant Watts Corke (DCWC), we are entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our footprint and service offering across the country.

With more than 500 staff across 11 offices, we provide Project Management and Advisory services across the entire Property and Infrastructure spectrum.

Our expertise spans Education, Civic & Culture, Accommodation, Health & Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Justice, Retail, Industrial, Aviation, Resources & Utilities, and the Roads, Rail and Ports sectors.

We are dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by turning our clients’ visions into reality in an innovative and sustainable way

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.