Estimating Manager

Fine Concepts is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating team and play a key role in the continued growth of our commercial fit-out and custom joinery business.

Based in Adelaide, Fine Concepts delivers commercial fit-out projects across South Australia and nationally, supported by our own in-house joinery manufacturing facility.

This is a senior, hands-on position suited to an accomplished estimator who has extensive experience within the commercial construction, fit-out and/or joinery industry and is ready to take ownership of an estimating department.

As our Estimating Manager, you will oversee the estimating function while remaining actively involved in the preparation and submission of tenders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring our estimating team

• Managing the tender pipeline, priorities and submission deadlines

• Preparing detailed estimates for commercial fit-out and custom joinery projects

• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation

• Completing detailed quantity take-offs and cost plans

• Preparing and issuing subcontractor and supplier RFQs

• Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

• Developing accurate labour, material, joinery and subcontract trade costs

• Identifying scope gaps, project risks and commercial opportunities

• Preparing tender qualifications, exclusions and clarifications

• Reviewing estimates prepared by other members of the team prior to submission

• Working closely with the Director on tender strategy, pricing and commercial decisions

• Maintaining and developing strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

• Supporting the continued development and growth of the estimating team.

This position offers the opportunity to become a key senior member of our business, working closely with the Director and broader project team while having ownership of the estimating function.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to lead, improve and develop the estimating department as Fine Concepts continues to grow.