Construction Estimator

Bayswater Projects Pty Ltd; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bayswater Projects Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced estimator to take the lead on cost planning, tender preparation, and market insights for significant commercial projects in Sydney. You will have autonomy and responsibility to manage multiple tenders and build lasting industry relationships.

Successful candidates will analyse drawings, specifications and tender docs, engage subcontractors for market pricing, and prepare detailed tenders for government, institutional, and commercial projects.

Qualifikationen

• Estimating experience in construction projects, with tender knowledge.
• Ability to manage tender processes and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination with project teams.

Aufgaben

• Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Engage and build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best pricing.
• Prepare and submit detailed tenders and quotations for government, institutional and commercial projects.
• Manage internal and external relationships, especially with clients.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth handover from estimating to delivery.
• Provide cost planning and feasibility advice for tender and live projects.
• Maintain estimating data, systems and processes.

Kenntnisse

Estimating expertise

Tender management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Buildsoft

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

You’ll be at the front end of significant commercial projects — providing accurate cost planning, tender preparation, and market insights that set delivery teams up for success. This role offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility, so you’ll need strong self-discipline and motivation to thrive. If you’re ready to manage multiple tender opportunities and build lasting industry relationships, this opportunity is for you.

Summary

You’ll be at the front end of significant commercial projects — providing accurate cost planning, tender preparation, and market insights that set delivery teams up for success. This role offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility, so you’ll need strong self-discipline and motivation to thrive. If you’re ready to manage multiple tender opportunities and build lasting industry relationships, this opportunity is for you.

Why Join Us

• Long-term career stability with a steady pipeline of quality projects.

• Collaborate with an experienced, tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.

• Favourable bonus structure including the opportunity to earn additional cash bonuses and paid leave.

• Trusted with real responsibility preparing competitive, accurate tenders for meaningful, high-value projects.

• Organised, high-performing environment that backs its estimators to deliver.

• Career progression opportunities — with recognition and reward for talent.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll thrive here if you bring extensive estimating know-how, a detailed organised approach, and the ability to see both the numbers and the bigger picture. Successful candidates will:

• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.

• Engage and build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the best market pricing.

• Prepare and submit detailed tenders and quotations across government, institutional, and commercial projects.

• Manage internal and external relationships in particular building strong working relationships with clients.

• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure handover from estimating to delivery is seamless.

• Provide cost planning and feasibility advice to support both tender and live project decision-making.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date estimating systems, data, and processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience as an Estimator in the construction industry (commercial/government experience highly regarded).

• Strong ability to review drawings, specifications and scopes of work, prepare BOQs, undertake take-offs and identify project risks.

• Experience managing the full tender process, including subcontractor enquiries, trade pricing, tender comparisons, cost planning, construction methodologies and programs, and submission preparation.

• Strong knowledge of BCA, NCC, and Australian Standards.

• Proven ability to prepare cost estimates and tender submissions valued up to $15M+.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Proficiency in estimating and construction software such as Buildsoft, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• High-level attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Australian citizenship and eligibility to apply for an Australian Defence Pass.

• Remuneration will be assessed on experience.

Ready to bring your estimating expertise to diverse projects worth talking about?