Estimator, Commercial Fit-Out & Refurb Projects

Amida Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Sydney team, delivering detailed cost plans and tender submissions for commercial construction and fit-out projects. Join a collaborative pre-construction culture; you will review drawings, perform take-offs, price trades and subcontractor packages, and support tender submissions to win high-quality projects.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, 3–6+ years’ estimating experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar required.
• 3–6+ years’ Estimator experience in commercial construction or fit out.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and trade sequencing.
• Experience preparing competitive tenders and cost plans.
• High attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Strong communication and liaison with subcontractors/consultants.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction and fit out projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to understand scope.
• Complete take-offs and price labour, materials, preliminaries and subcontractor packages.
• Prepare tender enquiries and manage subcontractor pricing returns.
• Analyse subcontractor quotes, identify gaps, exclusions and risk items.
• Assist with early feasibility estimates and cost plans.
• Support tender submissions, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Work with Project Managers/Directors during tender reviews.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases.
• Attend tender meetings and site inspections as required.
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Estimating software

MS Office

Subcontractor liaison

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Job description

Amida Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Sydney team, delivering detailed cost plans and tender submissions for commercial construction and fit-out projects. Join a collaborative pre-construction culture; you will review drawings, perform take-offs, price trades and subcontractor packages, and support tender submissions to win high-quality projects.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, 3–6+ years’ estimating experience, and strong