Lead Estimator – Modular Construction & Tender Strategy

Fleetwood Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Australia is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to lead our estimating team and drive tender strategy from our WA facility. The role focuses on delivering accurate cost plans, complex tenders and cost‑effective project outcomes in a collaborative environment.

You will oversee workload coordination, provide technical oversight and mentor the team while engaging with design, manufacturing, construction, sales and procurement colleagues to improve processes and performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction estimating.
• Experience leading estimating teams or groups.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tenders and cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the estimating team, providing guidance, direction and technical expertise.
• Coordinate estimating workloads, priorities and resources to ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• Lead the preparation, review and submission of estimates, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Compile and review complex estimates and provide technical oversight across the estimating function.
• Ensure accurate project costings through detailed quantity take-offs, risk assessment and first-principles estimating.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

CostX

Job description

Fleetwood Australia is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to lead our estimating team and drive tender strategy from our WA facility. The role focuses on delivering accurate cost plans, complex tenders and cost‑effective project outcomes in a collaborative environment.

You will oversee workload coordination, provide technical oversight and mentor the team while engaging with design, manufacturing, construction, sales and procurement colleagues to improve processes and performance.