Estimator - Commercial Projects $5M - $50M

Black & Co Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Team & company events

Company trips

Job summary

Black & Co Recruitment is seeking an Estimator - Commercial Projects to join a well-regarded builder delivering up to $50M projects across education, hospitality and industrial sectors. You’ll price tenders, develop realistic programmes and work with senior management.

With solid hard-dollar estimating experience, strong measurement and analytical skills, you’ll communicate confidently with subcontractors. The role offers a supportive team, structured career progression and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in construction.
• Solid experience in hard-dollar commercial estimating.
• Strong measurement and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator who builds trust with subcontractors.
• Consistent employment history and strong references.

Responsibilities

• Commercial projects valued between $5M-$50M across education, hospitality and industrial.
• D&C, ECI, and traditional tenders.
• Structured tender schedules with realistic timeframes.
• Full support from senior management and admin staff.

Skills

Estimating

Measurement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Trade or tertiary qualification in construction

Job description

Estimator - Commercial Projects $5M - $50M

Estimator - Commercial Projects ($5M-$50M)
$180,000 - $240,000 + package

Join a commercial builder that genuinely backs its estimators.

This is an opportunity to work with a well-established, financially secure builder where estimating is highly valued and well resourced. You'll only price projects the company wants to win, with realistic tender programmes and high level internal support.

The business delivers high-quality commercial projects up to $50M across hospitality, education, and general commercial sectors, including new builds and refurbishments. They’re known for strong systems, long-term subcontractor relationships, and a positive, stable culture.

What you’ll be working on

Commercial projects valued between $5M-$50M across education, hospitality and industrial.

D&C, ECI, and traditional tenders

Structured tender schedules with realistic timeframes

Full support from senior management and admin staff

What’s different here

Methodology, programme, and buildability input from the wider team

Dedicated admin support for send-outs and quote follow-ups

Large, loyal subcontractor base

Post-award cost reviews to continually improve pricing accuracy

Clear career progression, including a pathway to a senior role in the business.

Social, team-focused culture with regular events and company trips

This company prides itself on assessing the quality of opportunities and submitting professional, thorough and accurate tenders.

Your background

Trade or tertiary qualification in construction

Solid experience in hard-dollar commercial estimating

Strong measurement and analytical skills

Confident communicator who builds trust with subcontractors

Consistent employment history and strong references

The Rewards

Join a team of 4 estimators and supporting team members.

This company prides themselves their strong culture and ethics.

They also pride themselves on developing people to fulfill their career ambitions.

You will enjoy your work and be part of a very successful organisation.