Estimating Manager - Electrical

Are you an Estimating Manager looking for a change, or a Senior Estimator working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 electrical contractor and ready to progress your career?

What's On Offer

• $180k-$220k + Vehicle + Super + Performance Incentive
• Senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Lead and develop a team of two Design & Estimating professionals.
• Genuine autonomy to influence estimating, commercial strategy and business growth.
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with builders, developers and key clients.
• Established business with long-term career progression opportunities.
• Southeastern Suburbs, Sydney

About You

• Extensive electrical estimating experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 electrical contractor or similar commercial construction environment.
• Current Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator ready to step into a leadership position.
• Strong experience tendering electrical packages for commercial construction projects.
• Sound electrical trade and/or engineering background with strong technical and design knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage complex tenders, commercial risk, project costs and margins.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications and Australian Standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Commercially driven with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business growth.

The Role

• Lead and mentor the Design & Estimating team, managing workloads and tender priorities.
• Oversee major electrical tenders across commercial construction projects, ensuring accurate pricing and competitive submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes and contract documentation to identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Manage labour, material and subcontractor pricing, cost planning and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee electrical design to ensure practical, compliant and cost-effective construction solutions.
• Build relationships with builders, developers, consultants and clients to identify and secure new project opportunities.
• Work closely with the Managing Director on tender strategy, business development and project profitability.
• Improve estimating systems, processes and reporting to drive efficiency and commercial performance.

Our client is an established electrical contractor seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead their estimating and design functions, with a strong focus on commercial construction projects. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering genuine autonomy, direct access to the Managing Director and the chance to influence the company's future growth.

Please apply now or submit your resume to [email protected]