Commercial Building Estimator

Complex Co; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Complex Co. is seeking an experienced Commercial Building Estimator to shape successful tenders and expand our commercial building arm. You will deliver accurate, competitive cost estimates and mentor the estimating team while supporting pricing across opportunities.

This hands-on role requires strong technical estimating expertise, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to lead pricing activities across multiple tenders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial building estimating.
• Experience leading complex commercial building tenders.
• Proven mentoring ability for estimators.
• Proficient with Benchmark, Bluebeam Revu, Excel and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, budgets, and scopes for tenders.
• Review tender documentation to confirm scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate site inspections to assess conditions and risks.
• Perform and review quantity take-offs using Benchmark, Revu and Excel.
• Prepare detailed cost build-ups, subcontractor comparisons, and pricing reconciliations.
• Analyze historical project data to support pricing accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Estimators and lead pricing activity.
• Maintain relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Tender management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Benchmark

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

For more than 60 years, Complex Co. has been known for delivering award winning construction projects across the built environment.

Our skillful execution of quality projects is an expression of our personal and professional commitment to connecting and enhancing communities.

As our commercial building pipeline continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Building Estimator to play a key role in shaping successful tenders, strengthening estimating capability, and supporting the continued expansion of our commercial building arm.

This role will be responsible for delivering accurate, competitive, and well-documented cost estimates for commercial building & construction projects, while also providing day-to-day technical advice and mentoring to the estimating team.

This is a hands-on, influential role for someone who brings strong technical estimating expertise, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to lead pricing activity across commercial building and construction opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work for commercial building and construction tenders
• Review tender documentation (drawings, specifications, RFTs, contracts) to confirm scope, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct and/or coordinate site inspections to assess conditions and identify construction risks
• Perform and review quantity take-offs using Benchmark, Revu, and Excel
• Prepare detailed cost build-ups, subcontractor comparisons, and pricing reconciliations
• Analyse historical project data to support pricing accuracy and continuous improvement
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Estimators
• Act as first point of escalation for estimating queries and technical issues
• Promote consistent estimating methodologies, tools, and documentation standards
• Maintain effective working relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers

About you

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in commercial building and construction estimating
• Demonstrated experience preparing and leading complex commercial building tenders
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contract review and risk identification, cost planning and pricing strategy
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior and mid-level estimators
• High-level competency in Benchmark, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project (Intermediate level)
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation, and organisational skills