Senior Estimator

Steel Builder (AUS); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Builder (AUS) in Brisbane, Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to manage multiple tenders and coordinate cross-functional inputs to deliver complete submissions on time.

You will interpret drawings, assess constructability and delivery risks, and contribute to bid strategy and procurement planning. A qualified background in engineering or construction management with extensive industry experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction costs (materials, labour, subcontracting, preliminaries).
• Clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates covering materials, fabrication, labour, freight, erection, preliminaries, programme and subcontractors.
• Interpret structural drawings and specifications, assessing scope, connections, sequencing, access and erection methodology.
• Identify and document risks, allowances, contingencies, assumptions, exclusions and scope gaps.
• Coordinate tender inputs, reviews, approvals and submission deadlines across internal teams and the international estimating team.
• Contribute reliable cost, programme, capacity and risk information to opportunity qualification and bid decisions.
• Liaise with clients, designers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to clarify scope and pricing.
• Prepare structured handover packages for successful tenders, including pricing, scope, assumptions, risks and key correspondence.
• Review tender outcomes and project results to improve estimating accuracy, buildability and pricing practices.

Skills

Tender management

Cost estimation

Construction costs

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Quantity surveying

Construction management qualification

Job description

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll manage multiple tenders and coordinate the information, reviews and approvals needed to deliver complete submissions on time. You’ll assess constructability and delivery risks, contribute to bid strategy and provide clear handover information when a tender is successful.

Key responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates covering materials, fabrication, labour, freight, erection, preliminaries, programme and subcontractors.

Interpret structural drawings and specifications, assessing scope, connections, sequencing, access and erection methodology.

Identify and document risks, allowances, contingencies, assumptions, exclusions and scope gaps.

Coordinate tender inputs, reviews, approvals and submission deadlines across internal teams and the international estimating team.

Contribute reliable cost, programme, capacity and risk information to opportunity qualification and bid decisions.

Provide estimating input to bid strategy, value engineering, procurement planning and construction methodology.

Liaise with clients, designers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to clarify scope and pricing.

Prepare structured handover packages for successful tenders, including pricing, scope, assumptions, risks and key correspondence.

Review tender outcomes and project results to improve estimating accuracy, buildability and pricing practices.

About you

A strong understanding of construction costs, including materials, labour, subcontracting, preliminaries, logistics and installation.

The ability to interpret drawings and specifications and assess constructability and delivery risks.

Experience managing multiple tenders, deadlines and stakeholder inputs.

Knowledge of procurement, freight, logistics and construction methodologies.

Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and internal stakeholders.

A methodical, accurate and collaborative approach to problem solving

A trade or tertiary qualification in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management or a related discipline is desirable

At least seven years of relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a formal qualification