Estimating Manager — Lead & Win $2M-$20M+ Projects (Sydney)

JV Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Executive benefits

Superannuation

Sydney CBD office

Job summary

JV Recruitment in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager with a Tier 2 background to lead the estimating department, drive tender strategy and shape pre-construction direction for New Build and Remedial/Adaptive Reuse projects ranging from $2M to $20M+. This role offers strategic leadership and a path to grow the practice.

The position provides executive remuneration of $220k–$260k plus Super, a company car or allowance, and close collaboration with Directors and Head of

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a Tier 2 head contractor Estimating department.
• Experience mentoring junior/intermediate estimators.
• Strong cost planning, first-principles estimation and tender pricing.
• Proficiency with digital take-off tools (Cubit/CostX/Buildsoft).

Responsibilities

• Take functional ownership of the estimating division, overseeing tender pipelines and final submission reviews.
• Formulate competitive bidding strategies with Directors and Head of Pre-Construction.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators, establishing standard measurement systems.
• Lead first-principles cost planning, hard-tender submissions, BOQs and lump-sum pricing.
• Engage with subcontractors and clients to secure competitive packages and build relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Tender strategy

Cost estimation

Team management

New Build

Tools

Cubit

CostX

Buildsoft

Job description

JV Recruitment in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager with a Tier 2 background to lead the estimating department, drive tender strategy and shape pre-construction direction for New Build and Remedial/Adaptive Reuse projects ranging from $2M to $20M+. This role offers strategic leadership and a path to grow the practice.

The position provides executive remuneration of $220k–$260k plus Super, a company car or allowance, and close collaboration with Directors and Head of