Description:
Senior Estimator 5+ Yrs. exp across the Commercial, Education, Health, Aged Care, Hospitality, Industrial, Defence, Correctional, Religious, Residential & Station Upgrade sectors
Client Description:
Our client is a secure, award-winning main building contractor with over 30 years’ experience delivering exceptional construction solutions. They have built a strong reputation by consistently managing high-quality projects in diverse sectors—including commercial, education, health, aged care, hospitality, industrial, defence, correctional, religious, residential, and station upgrades. Known for a client-centric and collaborative approach, the firm embraces advanced construction methods and state-of-the-art technology to ensure every project is executed safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Their commitment to innovation and excellence is evident in each project, fostering long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, and positioning them as a trusted leader in the competitive construction industry.
Role Responsibilities:
- Full involvement and input to the company’s tender process
- Manage and review of tenders
- Attend on-site inspections as required and tender meetings
- Negotiate agreements with suppliers and subcontractors/trades to secure prices over an agreed period
- Assist with the company’s business development through relationships
- Work closely with the Construction teams
- Manage, develop, and lead existing junior estimating team members
Role Requirements:
- Min 5 years’ local newbuild and/or fit – out & refurbishment estimating experience
- Associated Tertiary qualifications
- Experience tendering on projects valued from $2M - $50Mil+
- Able to estimate across multiple disciplines
- Organized and detailed with elevated level of accuracy
- Possess basic understanding of construction law and accepted business practices
- Positive and professional attitude with ability to collaborate with other staff
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
What’s in it for you:
- Attractive salary package with bonus structures
- Enjoy a collaborative culture
- Join an established and well-regarded construction business with a strong record
- Progression path to Estimating Manager
- Experience and exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects
- Time flexibility with true work life balance