Estimator

Davidson; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career progression

Exposure to multiple projects

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Davidson is seeking an Estimator to join the Queensland team and help develop competitive tenders for upcoming projects within the pre-construction function.

You will work alongside senior estimators, gaining exposure to reviewing project documentation, quantity take-offs, subcontractor engagement, and the development of project pricing to secure bids and learn the estimating process.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to interpret project information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your work.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a broader project and estimating team.
• A desire to learn from experienced professionals and build a long-term career in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing project documentation and understanding scope and methodology.
• Engage with the subcontractor market and undertake quantity take-offs.
• Support the development of project pricing and competitive tenders.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to align estimating with execution."],
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Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative

Ownership mindset

Job description

• Join a tier one contractor with a growing Queensland presence


• Build estimating skills across tenders, take-offs and project pricing


• Gain mentoring, development and long-term career progression

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Australian construction contractor with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors including health, commercial, industrial and community.

With a growing presence in Queensland, the business combines the capability and project exposure of a major contractor with a collaborative and supportive working environment. They have a strong focus on developing their people and providing genuine opportunities for employees to build long-term careers within the business.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join the Queensland team and develop their career within an experienced and highly regarded pre-construction function.

Working alongside senior estimating professionals, you will gain exposure to the front end of the construction lifecycle and play an important role in supporting the preparation of competitive tenders for upcoming projects.

The position will provide broad exposure across estimating, including reviewing project documentation, understanding scope and methodology, engaging with the subcontractor market, undertaking quantity take-offs and assisting with the development of project pricing.

You will also work closely with internal project teams, subcontractors and suppliers, giving you a strong understanding of how construction projects are assessed, priced and ultimately secured.

This is an opportunity to build a solid foundation in estimating while learning from an established team and gaining exposure to a diverse pipeline of construction opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is motivated to continue developing a career in construction estimating and have a background in the building construction industry.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in construction, estimating and pre-construction.


• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Good attention to detail and the ability to interpret project information.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders.


• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your work.


• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a broader project and estimating team.


• A desire to learn from experienced professionals and build a long-term career in the construction industry.

The Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging construction professional to develop their estimating capability within an established contractor.

The role offers:

• Exposure to a strong pipeline of construction projects.


• Direct mentoring and development from experienced estimating professionals.


• Broad exposure across tendering and pre-construction rather than a narrowly defined role.


• The opportunity to develop relationships across the subcontractor and supplier market.


• A supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Genuine opportunities for professional development and longer-term career progression.


• The chance to build valuable commercial and technical knowledge early in your construction career.