Senior Estimating Lead — Tender Strategy & Pre-Construction

Roussos Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with an established Adelaide builder to appoint an Estimating Manager who will lead the pre-construction and estimating function. The role focuses on shaping the pipeline, guiding major tenders, and collaborating with senior leaders to position opportunities for success.

You will mentor a team of estimators, develop tender strategies, manage cost plans and submissions, and build strong client and subcontractor relationships to drive commercial outcomes across

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Proven experience with medium- to large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, cost planning and construction methodologies.
• Experience leading complex tenders and coordinating estimating resources.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project risk.
• Established relationships across local subcontractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the estimating team across multiple tenders.
• Overseeing tenders from initial review through to submission and handover.
• Developing tender strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Reviewing cost plans, estimates, scopes and tender submissions.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier engagement and ensuring strong market coverage.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value management initiatives.
• Leading tender reviews, interviews, clarifications and negotiations.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentoring and developing estimators within the team.
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure effective project handovers.
• Contributing to pipeline planning and broader business development strategy.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Tender strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Cost planning

Tender submissions

Job description

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with an established Adelaide builder to appoint an Estimating Manager who will lead the pre-construction and estimating function. The role focuses on shaping the pipeline, guiding major tenders, and collaborating with senior leaders to position opportunities for success.

You will mentor a team of estimators, develop tender strategies, manage cost plans and submissions, and build strong client and subcontractor relationships to drive commercial outcomes across