Construction Estimator

AWS Services Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £110,000 – £125,000 + Super

Job summary

AWS Services Australia is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join the Mitcham team. The role focuses on remedial estimating, pricing tenders, and managing client relationships from enquiry through to award.

Core workload is remedial construction; experience in civil, commercial and building projects is valued, but remedial estimating is essential. Candidates should be proactive and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating remedial construction projects.
• Ability to price government, council and private tenders.
• Comfort reading plans, specifications and scopes.
• Strong client communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, take-offs and costings from plans and site inspections.
• Price remedial works including concrete repair, waterproofing and coatings.
• Prepare and submit government, council and private tenders.
• Attend site inspections and client meetings.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Present pricing and scope clearly and confidently.

Skills

Remedial estimating experience

Tender pricing

Reading plans & specs

Client liaison

Site inspections

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Construction Estimator who can hit the ground running, build strong client relationships and help us convert opportunities into work.

About AWS Services

AWS Services is a proudly Australian-owned construction business with over 30 years of industry experience.

We deliver remedial, civil, commercial, protective coating, refurbishment and building works across Melbourne and nationally, working with government, councils, shopping centres, hotels, commercial clients and private clients.

Our client relationships are a major part of our business, so we're looking for someone who understands that estimating isn't just about getting the numbers right — it's also about understanding the client, communicating well and winning the work.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to join our Mitcham team.

While AWS works across a range of construction sectors, remedial experience is essential for this role. Our core workload is remedial construction, and we need someone who already understands the types of projects we deliver and can contribute from day one.

You'll be responsible for pricing remedial projects, preparing tenders and quotations, attending site inspections and working directly with clients from initial enquiry through to award.

You’ll also have the opportunity to price and become involved in our civil, commercial and building projects. Experience in these areas is welcomed, but remedial estimating experience is what we're looking for first.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, take-offs and costings from plans, specifications and site inspections
• Price remedial works including concrete repair, waterproofing, protective coatings, façade works, structural repairs, crack injection, refurbishment and associated works
• Prepare and submit government, council and private-sector tenders
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Attend site inspections and client meetings
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Follow enquiries through from initial opportunity to tender and award
• Present pricing and scope clearly and confidently
• Identify risks, exclusions and opportunities within tenders
• Assist with variations and additional works
• Complete project handovers with the delivery team

Our Clients Matter

A big part of this role is how you deal with people.

We want someone who can build genuine relationships with clients, understand what they need and communicate confidently and professionally.

You will be expected to:

• Follow up enquiries and opportunities
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients
• Identify genuine opportunities for additional work
• Stay connected with clients during quieter periodsTurn one-off enquiries into repeat business

We're not looking for a hard salesperson. We want someone who understands construction, is naturally good with people and can recognise an opportunity to help a client with additional works when appropriate.

About You

Remedial estimating experience is essential.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has demonstrated experience estimating remedial construction projects
• Understands remedial construction methodologies, materials and associated works
• Has experience pricing government and/or council tenders
• Can read and interpret plans, specifications and scopes
• Understands labour, materials, subcontractor pricing and project costsCommunicates confidently with clients and consultants
• Has strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Can manage multiple tenders, enquiries and deadlines
• Is organised, proactive and able to work independently

Experience across civil, commercial or general building works is highly regarded, as is experience in concrete remediation, waterproofing, protective coatings, façade works, structural repairs or refurbishment.

What We Offer

• $110,000 – $125,000 + Super, with the salary package open to review for a highly experienced candidate
• Company vehicle provided for site visits
• Company phone
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
• Variety of remedial projects with exposure to civil, commercial and building works
• Support from an experienced construction team and mentor
• Straightforward, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and have a genuine impact on the work AWS wins

• Please note: This is not a Contract Administrator or Junior Estimator position. Candidates must have previous remedial estimating experience.