Commercial Construction Estimator

Wyn&Co; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyn&Co in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our hardworking team.

This full‑time, permanent role offers exposure to diverse commercial, industrial and residential projects and a collaborative environment that supports learning and career growth.You will lead tender submissions, estimate quantities and costs, develop scopes for subcontractors, and provide detailed BOQs at contract start.

Qualifications

• Construction qualifications required.
• Experience in a similar role or extensive trade experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of market conditions, construction techniques and industry standards.
• Experience with CostX and Microsoft Office is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of tenders with PM and Design Managers.
• Estimate project quantities and costs for major tenders.
• Develop scopes of works for subcontractors and review prices.
• Monitor market prices, techniques and cost trends.
• Provide technical inputs for variations and contract changes.
• Supply BOQs and allocate the Bill of Quantities for costing.
• Assist project teams in financial administration of contractors.
• Supervise junior estimators and cadets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

Construction qualifications

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator — Toowoomba

We re seeking an experienced and skilled Construction Estimator to join my clients hard-working team based in Toowoomba. This is a full-time, permanent position. In this role you ll find yourself immersed in a supportive and collaborative work environment. The opportunities are diverse, providing you with exposure to a variety of commercial, industrial and residential projects with learning opportunities along the way.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the preparation and submission of tenders, working in consultation with the team s Project Manager and Design Managers
• Estimate project quantities and costs in the preparation of major tenders on a timely and cost-effective basis
• Develop scopes of works for subcontractors and complete detailed trade price reviews
• Monitor current competitive prices, new techniques, and cost trends
• Respond to post-tender clarifications
• Supervise and develop support team members, such as junior estimators, cadets, submission manager and pre-construction manager
• Provide technical inputs at a project level to assist project teams in submission and assessment of variations
• Supply project teams with clear, concise documentation and BOQs at contract commencement; assist in allocating the Bill of Quantities for costing purposes
• Assist project teams in the financial administration of contractors

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Relevant Construction Qualifications
• Experience in a similar role, or extensive long-term trade experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of market conditions, construction techniques, and industry standards
• Experience with Cost X and Microsoft suite highly regarded.

The Toowoomba team delivers a diverse portfolio of Construction projects across Residential, Commercial, Mixed use, retail and Government contracts.

Additional information

• Be part of a collaborative team.
• Look to build your career.
• Receive above industry standard remuneration