Senior Estimator

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsville-based Queensland Government opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to lead a team delivering complex estimating projects and support staff to achieve successful project delivery outcomes.

You will manage medium to high-risk estimating programs within a government environment, producing high‑quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, while ensuring compliance with departmental requirements and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience compiling and project managing complex estimating projects.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and maintenance practices.
• Thorough understanding of legislative, regulatory and contract requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, support and manage a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgement and decision-making capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and client relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an experienced team delivering complex estimating projects.
• Manage significant and high-risk estimating programs within a government environment.
• Produce high-quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Construction knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Job description

Casual/Temporary

Lead complex estimating projects and support high-quality building outcomes across North Queensland.

• Lead and support an experienced team delivering complex estimating projects
• Manage significant and high-risk estimating programs within a government environment
• Use your expertise to deliver competitive, accurate and professional project estimates

About the Organisation

Our client is a Queensland Government organisation responsible for delivering construction, maintenance and building services across the state. With a strong focus on quality, value and customer service, they support the delivery of essential government infrastructure and facilities throughout Queensland.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Estimator to join the team in Townsville.

In this senior role, you will lead and support a team of Estimators and support staff to achieve successful project delivery outcomes. You will manage estimating programs and projects, particularly those considered medium to high risk, significant or complex in nature.

You will be responsible for producing high-quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, tendering and contract methods, departmental requirements and client expectations.

The role will also involve research and development across project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery and procurement practices. You will report on estimating programs and projects, while building strong client relationships through effective communication, negotiation and the delivery of timely, professional and competitive estimates.

About You

You are an experienced senior estimator with a strong background in building construction and maintenance, and the confidence to lead people and manage complex estimating projects.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience compiling and project managing complex estimating projects
• Strong knowledge of building construction and maintenance practices
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and contract requirements
• Proven ability to lead, support and manage the performance of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and decision-making capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within required timeframes

A current clean driver's licence is mandatory for this position.

What's On Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior estimating role within a Queensland Government environment and contribute to the delivery of significant building and maintenance projects.

You will lead a team of estimating professionals, work across complex and varied projects, and have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while contributing to improved project delivery outcomes.

The position is based in Townsville, with a temporary contract with the possibility of extension.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.