Estimator - Modular Construction (QLD)

Fleetwood; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Australia is seeking an Estimator to join the Queensland Design & Estimating team, supporting a growing pipeline of modular construction projects across education, social housing, health, government and defence sectors. You will prepare accurate, commercially sound estimates and help shape pricing strategies to win work.

Working with Design, Manufacturing, Project Delivery and Sales, you will undertake quantity take-offs, source subcontractor pricing and contribute to pre-contract

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating or related construction role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability.
• Excellent communication skills with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing submissions.
• Undertake quantity take-offs, bills of quantities and first-principles estimating activities.
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing for competitive submissions.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Project Delivery and Sales teams through the estimating process.
• Prepare RFQs, scopes of work and pricing documents for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze project risks, opportunities and cost drivers to support decision making.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, project managers, suppliers and clients to clarify requirements.
• Provide pre-contract estimating support and contribute to successful tender submissions.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost benchmarks and market pricing information.
• Participate in estimate reviews and contribute to continuous improvement in estimating.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Reading drawings

Excel capability

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

AutoCAD

Job description

Fleetwood Australia is seeking an Estimator to join the Queensland Design & Estimating team, supporting a growing pipeline of modular construction projects across education, social housing, health, government and defence sectors. You will prepare accurate, commercially sound estimates and help shape pricing strategies to win work.

Working with Design, Manufacturing, Project Delivery and Sales, you will undertake quantity take-offs, source subcontractor pricing and contribute to pre-contract