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Estimating & Bid Manager

Job Title: Estimating & Bid Manager
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
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Reference: 10000761
Contact Name: Krystle Parker
Contact Email: krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: October 24, 2025 16:15

Job Description

  •  Lead tenders for major mining and infrastructure projects

  • Combine estimating expertise with bid strategy

  • Drive growth and improvement across project delivery


About the Company


Our client is a long-standing engineering and contracting business with a strong local brand and a presence across Australia. They deliver end-to-end solutions across mining, tunnelling and infrastructure and are known for their practical approach, quality work and responsive service. The business operates with the agility of a small company but the resources and capability of a larger organisation. The culture is open, collaborative and fast-moving, with leaders who are accessible and supportive of people who take initiative and contribute ideas for improvement.
  
About the Role


An opportunity now exists for an experienced Estimating & Bid Manager to lead the bid and estimating function for major projects. Reporting to the Projects Director, this role will coordinate all tenders, manage pricing through subcontractors and oversee wider tender schedules.
  
The position blends high-level bid coordination with detailed estimating and is ideal for someone who enjoys both the strategic and technical aspects of project delivery. You’ll lead and mentor a small team, currently including one direct report, with plans to expand as project activity grows.
  
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate end-to-end tenders and bids

  • Lead estimating, cost build-ups and subcontractor pricing

  • Maintain tender schedules and ensure timely submissions

  • Work with internal teams to deliver competitive bids

  • Review drawings to identify risks and value opportunities

  • Drive process improvements across estimating and bidding

  • Support and guide a small, growing team

Skills and Experience

  • Estimating background in mining, electrical or infrastructure projects

  • Experience managing bids and tenders for large-scale work

  • Strong technical and project delivery knowledge

  • Contractor-side background preferred, client exposure beneficial

  • Confident communicator with solid stakeholder management

  • Proficient in Excel, CRM systems and continuous improvement focused

Benefits

  • Key leadership role shaping and growing your own team

  • Join a respected business with a strong local reputation for quality and innovation

  • Exposure to diverse, high-value projects across Australia

  • Supportive, open-door culture where initiative and ideas are valued

To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Krystle Parker on krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au or Omali Marshall omalim@peoplefusion.com.au or call on 02 4927 2007 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.

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