Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Flexible working

Landmark projects

Paid leave

Annual bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Renascent Pty Ltd in Orange, NSW is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will report to the Estimating Manager and support our estimating group in delivering accurate, timely estimates that meet client requirements and project budgets.

You will identify risks and opportunities in new projects, prepare stage estimates for tender submissions, manage the post‑estimate handover, and contribute to value engineering while maintaining strong client communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

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.
• Estimate: Produce precise and competitive project estimates by analysing detailed plans and calculating material and labour costs.
• Initial Review of tender submissions: Understand the client brief and divide the project scope into trade packages for invitations to tender.
• Post-Estimate: Manage the post‑estimate phase by coordinating handover to project stakeholders.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Building & Construction / Quantity Surveying or Trade Certificate

Job description

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