Estimating Manager

Morson Edge; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability: Established national actor

Work-life balance

Culture: Progressive construction firm

Project security: Strong pipeline

Career progression to Estimating Mgr

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia in Sydney seeks an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager to own the estimating function, build and lead a team across commercial new-build and refurbishment projects.

You will work with senior leadership to secure new projects, develop pricing strategies, manage tenders, and mentor the estimating team to support sustainable growth within education, healthcare, government and hospitality sectors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' estimating experience with a commercial head contractor.
• Strong project experience across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment.
• Experience tendering projects across education, healthcare, government, industrial and commercial sectors.
• Strong understanding of D&C, ECI and Construct Only procurement methodologies.
• Previous leadership experience or ambition to progress into an Estimating Manager role.
• Strong commercial acumen, subcontractor negotiation and tender management skills.
• Proficiency in Cubit, CostX, EstimateOne or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment projects.
• Manage tenders from initial review through to final submission.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and provide commercial input on major bids.
• Prepare and review detailed estimates, BOQs, subcontractor comparisons and value engineering opportunities.
• Assess tender risks, procurement strategies and project feasibility.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Build, mentor and develop the estimating team as the business continues to grow.
• Work closely with Directors and project delivery teams to secure profitable projects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership

Tender management

Commercial acumen

Subcontractor negotiation

Cubit

CostX

EstimateOne

Tools

Cubit

CostX

EstimateOne

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager to take ownership of the estimating function, build and lead a team within an established and growing commercial construction company. Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial newbuild and refurbishment projects, including education, healthcare, government, and hospitality sectors. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth, working closely with senior leadership to secure new projects and develop the estimating team.

Benefits

• Stability: Established national contractor
• Work-life balance: A business focused on sustainable long-term careers & family values
• Culture: Join a progressive and diverse construction business
• Project security: Strong secured pipeline of major projects & premium projects
• Development: Genuine career progression to Estimating Manager
• Travel: Office located close to public transport & onsite parking available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment projects
• Manage tenders from initial review through to final submission
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and provide commercial input on major bids
• Prepare and review detailed estimates, BOQs, subcontractor comparisons and value engineering opportunities
• Assess tender risks, procurement strategies and project feasibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Build, mentor and develop the estimating team as the business continues to grow
• Work closely with Directors and project delivery teams to secure profitable projects

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years' estimating experience with a commercial head contractor
• Strong project experience across commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment
• Experience tendering projects across education, healthcare, government, industrial and commercial sectors
• Strong understanding of D&C, ECI and Construct Only procurement methodologies
• Previous leadership experience or ambition to progress into an Estimating Manager role
• Strong commercial acumen, subcontractor negotiation and tender management skills
• Proficiency in Cubit, CostX, EstimateOne or similar estimating software