Industrial Estimator | Excel-driven, Win Big Projects

Resourceful Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $120k + super

Permanent full-time role

Modern office on the Northern Gold Coa

Room to grow and influence

Job summary

Resourceful Recruitment’s client in South Brisbane is seeking a capable Estimator to price industrial construction projects from $1m to $7m and maintenance work from $50k to $500k. You’ll work with operations, PMs and in-house engineers to develop accurate, competitive estimates in Excel.

The role requires 3+ years’ estimation experience, advanced Excel skills and the ability to read drawings. This is a permanent, full-time position with a practical team on the Northern Gold Coast corridor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an Estimator in mechanical, structural, fabrication or industrial construction.
• Advanced Excel skills and a highly organised, structured approach.
• Experience pricing Lump Sum, Schedule of Rates or Cost Plus work.
• Able to read drawings and interpret technical scopes.
• Strong common sense and attention to detail.
• Confident sourcing suppliers and negotiating pricing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for new build and maintenance projects using structured Excel models.
• Review scopes, specifications and drawings to understand project requirements.
• Complete quantity take-offs and price labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Request and assess quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, and build a strong supplier network.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules and clarifications.
• Price variations and changes of scope for live projects.
• Work with engineering and project teams to make sure estimates are practical and buildable.
• Hand projects over clearly to the delivery team when they’re awarded.
• Maintain cost databases and help improve estimating processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Structured estimating process

Communication with engineers/PMs

Tools

Excel

Job description

Resourceful Recruitment’s client in South Brisbane is seeking a capable Estimator to price industrial construction projects from $1m to $7m and maintenance work from $50k to $500k. You’ll work with operations, PMs and in-house engineers to develop accurate, competitive estimates in Excel.

The role requires 3+ years’ estimation experience, advanced Excel skills and the ability to read drawings. This is a permanent, full-time position with a practical team on the Northern Gold Coast corridor.