Commercial Estimator

Verso Constructions Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Constructions Pty Ltd in Brisbane seeks an experienced Commercial Estimator to price and secure future projects across South East Queensland. You will work with the Commercial Construction Manager, Design Team and Project Delivery teams on cost planning, ECI and competitive tendering.

Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from feasibility to delivery, offers opportunities for growth and career progression within the Verso Group.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for Australian commercial head contractors.
• Proven ability to prepare cost plans and tender submissions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, BOQs and tender submissions for commercial projects.
• Manage estimating activities from project review to tender handover.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and assess tender requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor tender packages and evaluate quotations.
• Support ECI, D&C and hard-dollar tender opportunities.
• Identify pricing risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Contribute to tender strategies and procurement planning.
• Maintain estimating records and market pricing data.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

CostX

Cubit

Job description

Verso Constructions Pty Ltd – Brisbane QLD

Verso Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to join our growing team and play a key role in pricing, securing and delivering future projects across South East Queensland.

Working closely with our Commercial Construction Manager, Design Team and Project Delivery teams, you'll be involved in cost planning, design development, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and competitive tendering. You'll contribute to pricing strategies, buildability reviews and procurement decisions that support successful project outcomes.

As part of an integrated builder-developer, you'll have exposure to the broader project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction and delivery, with genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, BOQs and tender submissions for commercial construction projects.
• Manage estimating activities from project review through to tender submission and handover.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and assess project documentation, specifications and tender requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor tender packages and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support ECI, Design & Construct and hard-dollar tender opportunities.
• Identify pricing risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Contribute to tender strategies, construction methodologies and procurement planning.
• Maintain estimating records, cost databases and market pricing information.

About You

• Demonstrated estimating experience with an Australian commercial head contractor.
• Qualification in Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Preparing estimates, cost plans, quantity take-offs and tender submissions.
• Understanding of ECI, Design & Construct and hard-dollar tendering processes.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, buildability and procurement principles.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused.
• Experience using CostX, Cubit or similar estimating software highly regarded.

Why Join Verso Construction?

• Play a key role in pricing and securing commercial construction projects across South East Queensland.
• Be part of an integrated builder-developer with exposure across the full project lifecycle.
• Have meaningful input into tender strategy, value engineering and commercial decision-making.
• Work alongside experienced construction and development professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Join a growing business with a strong pipeline of projects and genuine opportunities for career progression within the broader Verso Group.

About Verso Construction

Verso Construction is a Brisbane-based construction company delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across South-East Queensland.

As a fully integrated builder-developer, with in-house design, development, construction and marketing, we are part of a growing, diversified property and construction business with an ambitious pipeline of projects.

Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to building a team of talented, motivated professionals who take pride in their work. With exciting projects ahead, a collaborative team environment and genuine opportunities for career progression, Verso Construction offers the chance to grow your career while contributing to some of South-East Queensland's most exciting developments.