Civil Estimator

About the role

Lynk Global is seeking a Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with experience in construction estimating, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation to support Australian construction projects. The role involves reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and tender documents, preparing accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid support documentation. This position requires close collaboration with engineers, project managers, and construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for roads, highways, earthworks, subdivisions, and land development projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, and tender documents to define project scope and pricing requirements.
• Estimate costs for earthworks, excavation, pavements, drainage, sewer, water, and utility infrastructure works.
• Quantify and price concrete, structural steel, retaining walls, culverts, and related civil assets.
• Develop detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor works.
• Acquire and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for tender pricing.
• Prepare tender submissions, bid schedules, pricing breakdowns, and supporting documentation.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coverage of project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coverage of project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coverage of project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coverage of project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to clarify scope and costs.
• Review site conditions and project requirements to validate quantities and construction methods.
• Maintain estimating databases, unit rates, material pricing, and historical cost records.
• Monitor project costs and apply lessons learned to future estimates.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and company requirements.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for tendered projects.
• Deliver accurate, competitive, and timely estimates to support successful bid outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience estimating civil construction projects, including roads, highways, earthworks, or land development.
• Proven experience preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and tender submissions.
• Experience estimating concrete, structural steel, drainage, utilities, landscaping, and other civil works.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Proficiency in PlanSwift or similar estimating software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and cost estimation skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience estimating projects for Australian clients.
• Strong Bluebeam Revu skills for take-offs and tender reviews.
• Experience with civil infrastructure projects, including drainage, sewer, water, and utility networks.
• Familiarity with Australian construction standards and tendering practices.
• Experience working with contractors, engineering consultants, or civil construction firms.

About Lynk Global

Lynk Global is an Australian-owned company based in Manila that helps construction companies scale by building global teams in Estimating, Drafting & Design, Finance, and Project Support. We assist construction companies improve productivity while providing Filipino professionals with opportunities to work on international construction projects.