Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.
About the Role
The purpose of the Program Management Office (PMO) is to deliver a service to Main Roads stakeholders that will support the agency’s project management effort and promote consistent project and contract management practices across the organisation. The PMO is a small and dynamic team located within the Finance and Commercial Services Directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity for two experienced Cost Estimators to work with development and delivery teams to ensure accurate estimates are prepared for Main Roads infrastructure projects.
The focus of the role is to deliver accurate cost estimates for Main Roads infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the measurement of quantities at all project stages, as well as being able to estimate from first principles.
About You
As the successful candidate you will possess:
- Strong knowledge of construction costs and estimating
- Proficient skills using estimating related software
- Experience working on civil infrastructure projects, preferably with a large civil infrastructure delivery organisation
- Proven ability to manage business relationships with project stakeholders
- Confidence working in teams
- Strong negotiation/resolution skills and commercial awareness
- Good attention to detail and time management skills.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
Find Out More
For job specific information / for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Rowan du Toit on (08) 9323 6364 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Once you are ready, click the ‘Apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating their relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Estimating for capital projects across civil works or major infrastructure preferably in a large civil infrastructure delivery organisation.
- Estimating from first principles using estimating software (such as Expert Estimation) and measurement software (such as CostX).
- Claims management and administration in a civil infrastructure delivery environment.
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent.
- If applicable, your Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or other related discipline.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
The successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
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