Senior Estimator

TRIFECTA RECRUITMENT PTY LTD; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work up to 2 days per week

Mentoring and professional development

Cremorne office location

Job summary

Trifecta Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for their Melbourne team. You will manage end-to-end estimating and tendering for commercial new builds valued between $20M and $50M, preparing detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and budgets.

You will review drawings and documentation to identify requirements, risks and opportunities, manage subcontractor pricing and procurement, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator for a Commercial head contractor.
• Strong experience estimating Commercial new build construction projects.
• Experience across Industrial, Commercial, Retail or Government new builds valued.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, structural trades, subcontractor procurement and cost planning.
• Ability to independently manage tenders from review to submission.
• Qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related disciplines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and risk/opportunity identification.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end estimating and tendering for commercial new build projects valued $20M–$50M.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and project budgets.
• Review drawings, specs and docs to identify requirements, risks and opportunities.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, pricing comparisons and trade packages.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and develop tender strategies.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, delivery and senior management for accurate submissions.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving estimating systems, processes and tendering methods.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior estimating staff where required.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Subcontractor procurement

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Your New Company

Trifecta Recruitment have partnered with a highly regarded national Commercial builder delivering a diverse range of Retail, Industrial, Commercial and Government projects valued between $20M and $50M.

With over 35 years in the industry, the business has established an excellent reputation, a strong pipeline of work and an outstanding average employee tenure of seven years, reflecting their supportive culture and focus on work-life balance.

Due to continued growth within their New Build Division, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Melbourne team, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in securing upcoming projects.

Your New Role

• Manage the end-to-end estimating and tendering process across a diverse range of Commercial new build projects valued between $20M and $50M.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and budgets for upcoming projects.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify project requirements, risks and opportunities.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, pricing comparisons and trade package assessments.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and develop competitive tender strategies to improve project outcomes.
• Work closely with the preconstruction, project delivery and senior management teams to ensure accurate tender submissions and successful project handovers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of estimating systems, processes and tendering strategies.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the estimating team where required.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator working for a Commercial head contractor.
• Strong experience estimating Commercial new build construction projects.
• Experience across Industrial, Commercial, Retail or Government new build projects will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, structural trades, subcontractor procurement and cost planning.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage tenders from initial review through to final submission.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.

What You'll Get In Return

• Excellent salary package of $160,000 - $220,000 + Super, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to two days working from home each week.
• Join a highly regarded national builder with over 35 years of experience and an excellent industry reputation.
• Play an important role in the continued growth of an established New Build Division.
• Strong pipeline of diverse Commercial, Industrial, Retail and Government new build projects valued up to $50M.
• Outstanding staff retention, with an average employee tenure of seven years.
• Work closely with an experienced and approachable senior leadership team who value your input and expertise.
• Join a stable, well-resourced business offering long-term career security.
• Supportive, down-to-earth company culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
• Conveniently located Cremorne office with easy access to public transport, cafes and restaurants.
• Strong mentoring and professional development programs with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.