Bid & Estimating Assistant

About Rogers Construction Group

Rogers Construction Group (RCG) is a privately owned Sydney-based commercial construction company delivering projects across NSW, with offices in Newcastle and Wollongong, and recently expanded into Melbourne.

We specialise in Education, Aged Care & Retirement Living, Social and Government Housing, Government, Industrial, Corporate and Retail projects up to $20m. Our business is experiencing significant, controlled growth, built on strong client relationships and a reputation for delivering quality outcomes.

Due to growth and a strong pipeline, we are now seeking a Bid & Estimating Assistant to join our Estimating and Bid team. This role will suit someone highly organised and proactive, with a strong phone manner and a keen interest in building a career in construction estimating and bidding.

About the Role

The Bid & Estimating Assistant provides administrative and coordination support to the Estimating and Bid team, ensuring project documentation, subcontractor engagement and tender submissions are managed accurately and on time. Reporting to our Pre-Construction Manager, you'll work closely with our Bid Coordinator and Estimating team, focusing on subcontractor coordination, project file management and tender support.

As a Bid & Estimating Assistant at RCG, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and maintaining project folders, and downloading and printing tender documentation

• Managing subcontractor engagement through Estimate One (E1), including consolidating the subcontractor list, identifying key points of contact and keeping quote status and notes up to date throughout each tender

• Proactively chasing subcontractors via phone and email to secure quotes ahead of tender deadlines

• Collating, filing and printing subcontractor quotes into project files

• Organising site inspections, including coordinating subcontractor attendance

• Identifying and engaging new subcontractors, particularly in remote or underserviced areas

• Supporting the Bid Coordinator with tender submissions, including reviewing documents to identify key tender items and subcontractor clauses

• Assisting with bid production and layout in InDesign

What We're Looking For

Key requirements:

• Some experience in an administration, construction or estimating support role

• A confident phone manner and the persistence to follow up multiple parties

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple live tenders

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Estimate One or InDesign is highly regarded

• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

Why Join RCG?

• Great team culture and collaborative environment

• Quarterly team events and business updates

• Friday lunches at our Sydney office

• Annual harbour cruise and other social events

• Exposure to diverse projects across NSW and Victoria

Apply Now

If you're looking to build your career in construction estimating and bidding, bring strong organisation and a proactive approach, and grow with a dynamic construction company, we'd love to hear from you.