Estimator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join an established general building contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial and complex building projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the preconstruction process, developing accurate cost estimates, analysing project requirements and supporting competitive bid submissions.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial offices, data centres, mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing and other complex commercial and industrial developments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of general building construction, excellent analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with preconstruction, operations and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial and general building construction projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents and project scopes to establish project requirements.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs and calculate material, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain, review and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop comprehensive bid proposals, budgets and cost breakdowns.
• Identify potential risks, scope gaps, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering alternatives.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, design teams and preconstruction personnel during the estimating process.
• Assist with bid strategy development, pricing reviews and tender submissions.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and other key industry stakeholders.
• Monitor market conditions, material pricing and labour costs to support accurate estimating.
• Support project handovers to operations teams following successful bid awards.
• Manage multiple estimating assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in an Estimator role with a general building contractor or commercial construction company.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, building systems and construction sequencing.
• Experience estimating ground-up construction, renovations, expansions or complex building projects.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Proven experience with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor procurement and cost analysis.
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience estimating projects in one or more of the following sectors is advantageous:

• Healthcare and hospital construction.
• Data centres and mission critical facilities.
• Advanced manufacturing and industrial buildings.
• Higher education and institutional construction.
• Commercial offices and mixed-use developments.
• Life sciences, laboratories and other technically complex facilities.

Experience with conceptual estimating, design-build delivery, negotiated projects and value engineering would also be beneficial.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial awareness and cost control.
• Strong subcontractor and supplier relationship management.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• A proactive approach to preconstruction and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, tailored to experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonuses rewarding individual contribution and overall company performance.
• Potential profit-sharing opportunities, allowing employees to share in the company's success.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career progression within an established and growing general building contractor.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-value, complex construction projects with strong earning potential as the business continues to grow.