Senior Cost Estimator | Specialising in Office Fitout (D&C)

ID Fitouts; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Fitouts is a specialist in design and construct office fitouts in Australia. The Senior Cost Estimator will manage estimating, budgeting, and tendering through sales to delivery, ensuring competitive and profitable outcomes.

You will review drawings, collaborate with design teams, prepare tenders with B.O.Q, and liaise with suppliers. A minimum 5 years' experience and strong buildability knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating in design and construct, office fitouts.
• Qualified in your field.
• Strong understanding of buildability and value engineering.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable terms.
• Proficient in reading architectural drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Estimating at preliminary and final design and construct stages.
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates to meet client and internal stakeholder requirements and deadlines.
• Analyze drawings, specifications to prepare cost plans and estimates.
• Collaborate with design teams to influence the design approach for cost efficiency.
• Prepare and submit tenders, including bills of quantities and procurement schedules.
• Attend tender interviews and liaise with subcontractors for quotations.
• Manage multiple quoting tasks and time management.
• Review tenancy fitout guidelines and conduct risk analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical proficiency

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Relevant qualification in Estimating or Construction

Tools

Cubit

Procore

Microsoft Projects

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Cost Estimator | Specialising in Office Fitout (D&C)

The Senior Cost Estimator will play a pivotal role in the company's commercial fitout projects, focusing on estimating, budgeting, and tendering processes from sales to delivery. Responsible for compiling cost plan, tender submissions, construction methodologies, budgets and forecasting. With a detailed understanding of trade scopes, breakdowns, buildability, materials, and market trends, this role ensures projects remain competitive and profitable.

Key responsibilities

Estimating at preliminary and final stages of design and construct projects

Complete and demonstrate accurate, competitive estimates in a timely manner to meet clients and internal stakeholder requirements and deadlines

Analysis and interpretation of architectural drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed, accurate, and timely project cost plans and estimates

Collaborate closely with design teams to understand and influence the design approach from an early stage, ensuring the most cost-effective solutions are adopted

Prepare and submit tenders, including bills of quantities and procurement schedules and materials needed to complete project costings

Attend tender interviews and clarify any queries related to the submission

Engage and liaise with subcontractors and suppliers for quotations and offers

Manage multiple quoting tasks and time manage accordingly

Review and analyse tenancy fitout guidelines and documentation specific to each project

Conduct a comprehensive risk analysis for potential projects, considering all factors affecting cost

About you

A minimum of 5 years' experience in estimating within the design and construct industry, specialising in office fitouts

Qualification in your field

Strong understanding of the buildability of projects and how to create value engineered solutions

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and other industry professionals to ensure favourable terms

Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural drawings and specifications

Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines

Proficient in Cubit, Procore, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook

About us

We are an established commercial fitout company, specialising in design and construct projects. Our team shares a passion for delivering high-quality, in-house turnkey solutions, managing every detail of planning, design, construction, management and building. We take a holistic, seamless, and reliable approach to transforming and enhancing commercial workspaces. We offer a friendly, down to earth culture, internal growth and promotion opportunities, strong customer relationships built on trust and care and a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued.