Estimator

Renascent; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Flexible working arrangements

Landmark projects

Paid Leave

Bonus

Wellbeing

Job summary

Renascent is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Orange team in NSW. You will report to the Estimating Manager and support the estimating team in achieving quality projects by identifying risks and opportunities and delivering timely estimates aligned with client requirements.

You will manage client communications, perform risk assessment, prepare competitive estimates from plans and market data, and coordinate tender handovers to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Estimating.
• Ability to interpret building plans & specifications.
• Estimating experience on Commercial, Government, Retail, Health and Education projects up to $20m+.
• Qualification in Building & Construction / Quantity Surveying or Trade Certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationships: Maintain proactive communication throughout the pre construction phase, ensuring clients/stakeholders are informed.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential project risks, developing strategic mitigation plans to safeguard budgets and timelines while maintaining accuracy.
• Estimate: Produce precise and competitive project estimates by analysing detailed plans, calculating material and labour costs using up-to-date market data, and delivering clear and organised proposals that support informed decision‑making.
• Initial Review of tender submissions: Understanding the client brief and divide the overall project scope into trade packages, and prepare clear invitations to tender, ensuring a streamlined and professional bidding process.
• Post-Estimate: Manage the post‑estimate phase by coordinating a seamless and informative handover, transferring all relevant deliverables, documentation, and insights to project stakeholder

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail‑oriented

Time management

Education

BS/Certificate in Building & Construction or Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Orange team. In this role, you will be reporting to our Estimating Manager and supporting our estimating team in achieving quality projects. To be successful in this position you’ll identify and manage risks and opportunities in new projects through accurate estimation services. You will produce estimates in a timely manner in line with Renascent’s policies and procedures, and in line with individual client or stakeholder requirements.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Orange team. In this role, you will be reporting to our Estimating Manager and supporting our estimating team in achieving quality projects. To be successful in this position you’ll identify and manage risks and opportunities in new projects through accurate estimation services. You will produce estimates in a timely manner in line with Renascent’s policies and procedures, and in line with individual client or stakeholder requirements.

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Client Relationships: Maintain proactive communication throughout the pre construction phase, ensuring clients/stakeholders are informed. Promptly addressing client inquiries and promoting a transparent and reliable relationship.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential project risks, developing strategic mitigation plans to safeguard budgets and timelines while maintaining accuracy. Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation using market insights and supplier relationships.
• Estimate: Produce precise and competitive project estimates by analysing detailed plans, calculating material and labour costs using up-to-date market data, and delivering clear and organised proposals that support informed decision‑making.
• Initial Review of tender submissions: Understanding the client brief and divide the overall project scope into trade packages, and prepare clear invitations to tender, ensuring a streamlined and professional bidding process.
• Post-Estimate: Manage the post‑estimate phase by coordinating a seamless and informative handover, transferring all relevant deliverables, documentation, and insights to project stakeholder

To be successfull, you will need:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Estimating, ideally in fitout and refurbishment
• Ability to interpret building plans & specifications
• Estimating experience on Commercial, Government, Retail, Health and Education projects up to $20m+
• Qualification in Building & Construction / Quantity Surveying or Trade Certificate
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and work as part of a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organisation skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement

What we offer:

• Inclusive culture: Be part of our people‑first culture; Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025 Certified
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance and accommodate individual needs
• Landmark projects: Work on continuously exciting and impactful projects
• Paid Leave: Various paid leave options to support work‑life balance
• Bonus: Company‑wide annual bonus scheme
• Wellbeing: The business offers a range of valuable benefits designed to enhance employee well‑being and support their professional growth