Estimator - Commercial Fit-out

Aurex; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking an Estimator to join our integrated workplace advisory and fitout team in Sydney. You will manage concept cost planning through to final tender pricing for commercial fitout projects.

Key responsibilities include reviewing drawings, preparing take-offs, obtaining supplier quotes, and detailing pricing assumptions. Strong numerical skills and Cubit experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting drawings and preparing cost plans and tenders.
• Solid understanding of fitout trades and subcontractor packages.
• Strong numerical skills and pricing accuracy.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and resolve queries.
• Experience in estimating software and software familiarity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concept estimates, detailed cost plans and tender pricing.
• Review drawings and specs, perform quantity take-offs and scope checks.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and check inclusions/exclusions.
• Coordinate input from design, pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Prepare tender submissions with clear pricing assumptions.
• Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain estimating rates, templates and supplier relationships.
• Provide clear project handovers covering scope, budget and risks.
• Contribute to improvements in estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Education

Construction management qualification

Tools

Cubit estimating software

Job description

About the business

Our client is an integrated workplace advisory and fitout business, combining expertise across workplace strategy, design and project delivery. The business creates work environments that support clients' operational needs and business objectives.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Pre-construction Manager, the Estimator will manage the estimating process for commercial fitout projects valued from $75,000 to $20 million, from concept cost planning through to final tender pricing and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare concept estimates, detailed cost plans and tender pricing for commercial fitout projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation, complete quantity take-offs and clarify scope gaps.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking inclusions, exclusions and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate input from design, pre-construction and delivery teams to develop complete and achievable budgets.
• Prepare tender submissions within agreed deadlines, clearly documenting pricing assumptions and qualifications.
• Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities that balance budget, quality and client requirements.
• Maintain estimating rates, pricing templates and supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Provide clear project handovers covering scope, budget, procurement assumptions and key risks.
• Use Cubit and other estimating tools effectively, contributing to improvements in estimating processes.

About you

You will bring practical estimating experience in commercial fitout or closely related construction projects, supported by strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing tender deadlines.

You will also have:

• Experience interpreting construction drawings and specifications and preparing quantity take-offs, cost plans and tenders.
• A sound understanding of fitout trades, construction methods and subcontractor packages.
• Strong numerical skills and a thorough approach to checking pricing and scope coverage.
• Confidence liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and resolve queries.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Experience using estimating software, with familiarity with Cubit advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.