Senior Commercial Estimator – Tertiary & Health Projects

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone

Laptop

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an Estimator to prepare detailed tenders for refurbishments, new builds and live environments, with a focus on tertiary and health work. The role covers reviewing tender documents, compiling quantity take-offs and pricing packages across trades.

You will work on tender programs, identify risks, and improve estimates based on project feedback. A strong background in commercial projects and a Tier 3 environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience on commercial projects.
• Tertiary and health sector experience.
• Strong drawing interpretation and construction methodology knowledge.
• Excel and estimating/take-off software proficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Tier 3 background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and complete quantity take-offs.
• Prepare detailed estimates and identify risks/gaps.
• Package trades, issue RFQs and compare subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare clarifications, qualifications and submission documents.
• Support tender programs, preliminaries and handovers.
• Improve estimates using feedback from completed projects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Drawing interpretation

Construction methods

Time management

Attention to detail

Tier 3 background

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an Estimator to prepare detailed tenders for refurbishments, new builds and live environments, with a focus on tertiary and health work. The role covers reviewing tender documents, compiling quantity take-offs and pricing packages across trades.

You will work on tender programs, identify risks, and improve estimates based on project feedback. A strong background in commercial projects and a Tier 3 environment is preferred.