John Kaufmann
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
- John brings 38 years’ experience in the civil construction industry. His engineering background on civil construction projects combined with 25 years of first principles civil estimating experience on multi-disciplined complex projects has enabled him to develop robust and cost-effective tender pricing and being able to offer the client innovative alternative tender proposals with his tender submissions.
- As Lead Civil Estimator, John has impacted the success of numerous large projects including (but not limited to) bulk earthworks, rail construction, road works, bridge works, airstrip construction, precast and in-situ concrete installation, underground services and major drainage installation in both Design & Construct and Hard Dollar Contracts. He also brings experience in leading large JV tender submissions.
- John is a strategic thinker and a strong communicator and has an impeccable attention to detail when peer reviewing tender pricing, programs, methodologies and submission documents. He has experience in mentoring and leading estimators, graduate engineers, planners and submissions co-ordinators. Professional communication with clients pre and post contract. Experience in international estimating, procurement and shipping.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director – Lead / Chief Civil Estimator
Civocon
06.2018 - Current
Lead Civil / Structural Estimator
Martinus Rail Pty Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2025
- Gold Coast Based
Estimating Lead
Laing O’Rourke Construction
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Gold Coast Based
Lead Civil Estimator / Acting Estimating Manager
Allroads
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Civil Estimator & Acting Estimating Manager
BGC Contracting
01.2013 - 07.2018
Lead Civil Estimator & Acting Estimating Manager
BGC Contracting
04.2004 - 12.2012
Civil Estimator
Works Infrastructure Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
Senior Contracts Engineer / Civil Estimator
R.J. Vincent & Co
01.2000 - 01.2002
Skills
- Operating Systems - Windows NT, 95', 98' 2000, XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11
- Microsoft Office Suite - Power Point, Excel, Word, Project and Outlook
- Expert Estimation and Expert Genesis software (19 years)
- Candy Estimation software (5 years)
- CATS Estimation software (1 year)
- Salesforce
- Share Point (Bid Connect)
- VSM, FPC and Talpac
- Gemcom Go Simulator
- Bluebeam Revue Extreme
- Adobe Pro
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acting Estimating Manager during leave
- Tender Preparation & Bid Management
- Client and Stakeholder Liaison
- Estimating Business Processes & Improvement
- First Principles Estimating using Expert Estimation, Expert Genesis, CANDY and CATS Software
- D&C Construction Contracts
- Civil Estimating on Multi Disciplined Projects
- Cost Planning & Cash Flow Analysis
- Managing, Coaching & Mentoring of Estimators, Planners & Graduate Engineers
- Develop Construction Methodologies & Tender Programs with the Operations Team
- R&O Register Compilation
- Tender Presentation to Senior Management
- Benchmarking of Direct & Indirect Costs
- Procurement Planning
- Technical Guidance
- Development of Direct & Indirect Costs
- Lead JV Tenders With External Contractors
- Pre & Post Tender Meetings & Negotiations
- Monitor Tender Progress with Team Members
- Tender Handover To Project Teams
- Assist Project Teams with Contract Variations
- Commercial Acumen
- Review of Tender Submission Documentation
- Gather & Collate Historical Data
- Liaise with international team members
- Review international staff rates
- Review international labour and plant rates
SCOPE
- Bulk and detailed earthworks
- Underground services, drainage and box culverts
- Precast and in-situ concrete
- Sub-divisions
- Solar and Wind Farms
- Quarrying
- Rail Tunnelling & Station Box Excavation
- Railway Station construction
- Intermodal construction
- Road construction – TMR, RMS, MRWA
- Rail construction
- Airstrip construction
- Bridge construction
- Mine site civil infrastructure
- Oil and Gas civil infrastructure
- International materials procurement
- International materials shipping
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma of Business (Front Line Management)
- Continuous Improvement Program - Yellow Belt Training Six Sigma
- Diploma of Leadership & Management
Timeline
Lead Civil / Structural Estimator
Martinus Rail Pty Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2025
Estimating Lead
Laing O’Rourke Construction
03.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Civil Estimator / Acting Estimating Manager
Allroads
01.2019 - 01.2020
Managing Director – Lead / Chief Civil Estimator
Civocon
06.2018 - Current
Lead Civil Estimator & Acting Estimating Manager
BGC Contracting
01.2013 - 07.2018
Lead Civil Estimator & Acting Estimating Manager
BGC Contracting
04.2004 - 12.2012
Civil Estimator
Works Infrastructure Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
Senior Contracts Engineer / Civil Estimator
R.J. Vincent & Co
01.2000 - 01.2002
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