Who are we

Since 2007 ECS – Estimating and Construction Support has been offering a multi-disciplinary business model which provides estimating and construction support services.

ECS has successfully supported a diverse array of clients ranging from small subcontractors right through to Australian Tier One contractors and Government divisions.

The wealth of experience amongst our team provides ECS with a competitive advantage to be able to service a diverse range of markets including; roadworks , mining, marine, aviation, defence, water, coal seam gas, rail and utilities.

Our team includes estimators, quantity surveyors, programmers, reviewers and so much more. Our people are able to provide support based upon real firsthand experience given that they have spent a considerable amount of time within the field.

To be a leading provider of specialist estimation and construction support services to the broader civil and construction industry.

We strive to provide a consistently efficient and high standard of service to ensure our place as a long-term trusted business partner by our clients.

We work hard to deliver cost-competitive services without compromising on quality.

Our professional team are here to assist and support our clients from concept to completion. Each member of the ECS team brings an invaluable skill set so that we can offer a thorough and fully supportive service for our clients.  Our staff are fully resourced with the knowledge, software and technology required to do the job.  We can work in your office or at ours!

Peter founded ECS in 2007 with his wife Lisa, after more than 20 years as an Estimator and Bid Leader with some of QLD’s leading civil contractors. From the outset, it was Peter’s vision to establish ECS as the leading provider of estimating and construction services to the Civil Construction industry.

From small, privately-owned contractors to Tier One publicly-listed organisations, Peter has established long-term client relationships and a deep understanding of each client’s unique business needs.

• Mining & civil infrastructure
• Roads and rail projects
• Airports
• Water & sewerage treatment plants
• Roller compacted concrete and concrete dam construction
• Port expansions for coal and iron ore delivery
• Residential & industrial subdivisions

Peter is also passionate about leading and mentoring the talented and dedicated ECS team.

Lisa brings to the ECS team, over 20 years of finance and administration experience encompassing the functions of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, superannuation, taxation, credit management and general office management.

Lisa demonstrates a strong commitment to establishing genuine and professional relationships with all of ECS’s clients, suppliers and staff. Her attention to detail and highly-developed organisational skills are second only to her ability to provide a unique perspective on the business strategy, planning and culture. As a key contributor to the ECS management team, Lisa champions the ECS values of honesty, integrity, collaboration and commitment in everything she does.

Simon has over 25 years’ experience within the construction industry which includes experience throughout Australia, South Africa, Ireland, and United Kingdom. Along with qualifications in civil engineering and project management, Simon is a member of the Australian Cost Engineering Society.

Having worked on minor and major infrastructure projects for small contractors through to Tier One contractors throughout metropolitan, rural and regional areas, Simon has a unique depth of knowledge and experience across the industry. This includes work with pipelines, earthworks and ground improvement, road pavements, bridges, TBM launch shafts, micro-tunnelling, light rail, dredging, port container terminal, buildings, dams and other public utilities.

Simon’s experience also extends to pre-contracts having been involved in numerous bids for hard dollar tenders, alliancing and relationship contracts, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phases, as well as being part of a multi-national consortium on a significant infrastructure bid. Drawing on his construction experience, Simon’s current role as a Chief Estimator has seen him successfully tendering on numerous construction projects for ECS clients in the civil infrastructure industry as well as providing feasibility pricing for private and public departments.

Igor is a highly skilled and meticulous Estimator who brings over 20 years’ experience within the construction industry to the ECS team. His construction execution experience is wide-ranging, having worked on civil, structural and infrastructure projects in technical, coordination, commercial and management roles.

Igor provides support to ECS’s clients in the areas of cost estimation, cost management, planning and scheduling, contract formation, as well as tender preparation and submissions.

Working in the construction industry for many years as a quantity surveyor, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge to ECS. Simon’s extensive experience includes all phases of construction from pre-construction through to post construction including;

• Budget estimating
• Approximate estimating
• Cost planning and advice on tendering procedures and contract arrangements
• Measurement of quantities for cost planning and bill of quantities
• Negotiating tenders and pricing with contractors
• Project administration
• Preparing cost reports
• Measurement of work
• Adjustment of variations in accordance with contract conditions.

Post construction capability includes preparation of final accounts and reports, negotiations of variations and preparation of taxation depreciation schedules.

Simon has been a strong and consistent part of ECS for over 8 years and has been instrumental in the growth and stability of ECS.

Rey has a verifiable track record in successfully delivering multi-million-dollar tenders throughout Queensland within the resources, transport, power and energy, oil and gas sectors.

Rey has over 25 years of hands-on site experience and has successfully delivered numerous construction projects throughout Papua New Guinea where he was responsible for coordinating trades, dealing with design consultants, site supervisors, vendors and clients, while maintaining and overseeing project budgets.

Given his hands-on experiences, Rey is well-positioned to develop client-focused outcomes including preparation of tender submissions, procurement and quantity take-offs. Rey is an advanced user of all Microsoft Office applications, Expert Estimation, Benchmark Estimating, Visual Basic Programming, AutoCAD and Primavera.