Estimator

An opportunity is available for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor with a strong and consistent pipeline of work across Queensland.

The business delivers projects across healthcare, education, commercial office, government, hospitality, retail and industrial, with significant experience delivering complex projects within live operating environments.

Tendering approximately $200M of work annually across Queensland, the business has built a strong reputation through repeat clients, negotiated opportunities and long-term relationships.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will take ownership of tenders from initial review through to submission and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading complex and high-value tenders
• Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates and BOQs
• Pricing projects generally ranging from $500K–$20M
• Managing Lump Sum, D&C and ECI tender processes
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and consultant documentation
• Identifying scope gaps, commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing subcontractor pricing and trade coverage
• Providing buildability and value engineering input
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams
• Supporting tender presentations, negotiations and project handovers
• Mentoring and supporting junior estimators

About You

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' estimating experience within commercial construction
• Strong experience across commercial fit-out and refurbishment
• Demonstrated Design & Construct estimating experience
• Exposure to ECI and negotiated tenders highly regarded
• Experience across healthcare, education, commercial, government, hospitality or retail projects
• Strong knowledge of the Brisbane subcontractor and trade market
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess tender risk
• Experience using Buildsoft or similar estimating software
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team

What's On Offer

• Strong and consistent pipeline of projects
• Exposure to projects up to $20M
• Diverse portfolio of commercial fit-out and refurbishment work
• Established and experienced estimating team
• Supportive, down-to-earth working environment
• High staff retention
• Genuine opportunity for long-term career development and progression
• South Brisbane location

This opportunity would suit an estimator who enjoys being hands-on with the detail, understands commercial construction methodologies and wants to join a stable business with a strong reputation and long-term pipeline.

For a confidential discussion, apply via SEEK and recieve a call back.