Introduction
With the office based in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, join a fast‐growing Tier 3 construction company on a major upward trajectory with a reputation for design innovation, operational excellence and genuine team culture. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function and play a key role in shaping future systems and processes as the business scales nationally.
Project values range up to $200m contract value and include residential, townhouse developments, multi‐storey residential, hotels, offices and warehouses.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Estimator from a Tier 1, 2 or 3 builder who thrives in fast‐paced environments and knows how to price complex D&C projects, you'll be challenged, trusted and rewarded for your expertise. This is not a volume estimating role; you'll work on technically diverse projects, drive tender outcomes and play a key role in commercial strategy and delivery success. It requires a commercially sharp, delivery‐focused Senior Estimator who can operate at a high level with real influence over tenders, pricing strategy, and project outcomes.
Why this role stands out
* Exposure to complex projects across multiple building classes
* High level of ownership across tenders and pricing strategy
* Work closely with senior leadership on commercial outcomes
* Opportunity to influence systems, processes and team capability
About the role
You'll be responsible for delivering accurate, commercially robust estimates across a diverse portfolio, ensuring pricing aligns with design intent, buildability, and margin expectations. Operating in a design & construct environment, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to resolve scope, manage risk, and position tenders competitively. This high‐performance environment is suited to someone who can work to deadlines, manage multiple tenders and thrive under pressure.
Key responsibilities
Project Estimating & Cost Management
* Prepare, review and deliver accurate project estimates using estimating systems
* Benchmark costings against historical data and industry standards
* Maintain cost catalogues, labour rates and standard design estimates
* Provide variation pricing and cost analysis throughout the project lifecycle
* Monitor the estimate to actual variance and implement corrective strategies
Tender & Opportunity Management
* Lead tender preparation, submission and commercial handover processes
* Analyse RFT documentation and identify scope gaps and risk exposure
* Develop clarifications, exclusions and competitive differentiators
* Coordinate tender timelines and internal resources
* Manage early contractor involvement and concept stage costings
Collaboration & Coordination
* Work closely with procurement, sales, design, production and finance teams
* Coordinate with internal and external designers to resolve scope and documentation
* Align estimates with procurement budgets and delivery constraints
* Engage consultants where required for technical validation
Systems & Process Improvement
* Standardise and improve estimating templates and workflows
* Maintain estimating systems and ensure data integrity
* Leverage analytics for forecasting, pricing strategy and risk modelling
* Drive improvements in estimate accuracy and reporting transparency
What you'll bring
* Experience working with a Tier 1, 2 or 3 construction business in QLD
* Strong Design & Construct (D&C) project experience
* Experience across building classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 would be highly advantageous
* Proven experience as a Senior Estimator, including mentoring or leading a small team, would be highly advantageous
* Strong commercial acumen with advanced cost planning capability
* Ability to work across multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines
* Comfortable working in a high‐performance environment with competing priorities
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and consultants
Highly regarded
* Experience with CostX or similar estimating software
* Experience coordinating closely with internal and external design teams
* Exposure to early contractor involvement and concept stage estimating
* Experience in improving estimating systems, workflows or processes
Key Benefits
* Highly competitive and market‐leading salary package of up to $250k + Super + Annual Bonus + monthly mobile phone allowance
* Leadership role with strong career progression opportunities as the business expands
* Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and strategy
* Supportive and down‐to‐earth leadership team
* Brisbane southside location with on‐site parking
Eligibility
In order to be considered for this full‐time position, you MUST be eligible to work in Australia with no restrictions.
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