Estimating Manager

About the role

An established and growing commercial construction company is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager to take ownership of its estimating function and build and lead a team. The role covers a diverse portfolio of commercial newbuild and refurbishment projects in education, healthcare, government and hospitality sectors, working closely with senior leadership to secure new projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment projects
• Manage tenders from initial review through to final submission
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and give commercial input on major bids
• Prepare and review detailed estimates, BOQs, subcontractor comparisons and value engineering opportunities
• Assess tender risks, procurement strategies and project feasibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Build, mentor and develop the estimating team
• Work with Directors and project delivery teams to secure profitable projects

Required profile

• 8+ years of estimating experience with a commercial head contractor
• Strong project experience across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment
• Experience tendering across education, healthcare, government, industrial and commercial sectors
• Previous leadership experience or ambition to progress into an Estimating Manager role

Required skills

• Understanding of D&C, ECI and Construct Only procurement methodologies
• Commercial acumen, subcontractor negotiation and tender management
• Proficiency in Cubit, CostX, EstimateOne or similar estimating software

What we offer

• Salary of $200K - $250K plus superannuation
• Stability: an established national contractor
• Work-life balance and a culture focused on sustainable careers and family values
• A strong pipeline of major and premium projects
• Genuine career progression to Estimating Manager
• Office near public transport with onsite parking

To apply, candidates submit their CV and relevant project experience by contacting the recruiter directly.