Senior Construction Estimator – Commercial Fitout

CGC Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

CGC Recruitment partners with a Sydney-based commercial fitout contractor to recruit a Construction Estimator. The role focuses on estimating and tendering for retail, hospitality and workplace interiors, from initial enquiry through tender submission and handover.

The dedicated estimating position will review drawings, prepare BOQs, price materials and subs, and manage multiple tenders while protecting project margins.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator in commercial fitout, retail, hospitality or interior construction.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Experience completing quantity take-offs, BOQs and cost estimates.
• Experience preparing tender submissions and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for commercial fitout, retail, hospitality and refurbishment projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documentation and project requirements.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs, material measurements and cost breakdowns.
• Prepare bills of quantities (BOQs), scopes of work and detailed tender submissions.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Estimate labour, materials, subcontractor packages, preliminaries and project costs.
• Identify potential cost savings, value engineering opportunities and tender risks.
• Manage multiple tenders and meet submission deadlines.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, project managers and senior management.
• Assist with procurement planning and handover of successful tenders to delivery team.
• Maintain estimating databases and supplier pricing.

Skills

Construction Estimator

Tendering

Excel

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CGC Recruitment partners with a Sydney-based commercial fitout contractor to recruit a Construction Estimator. The role focuses on estimating and tendering for retail, hospitality and workplace interiors, from initial enquiry through tender submission and handover.

The dedicated estimating position will review drawings, prepare BOQs, price materials and subs, and manage multiple tenders while protecting project margins.