Senior Estimator – Civil Tender & Pricing Leader

Complex Co.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Complex Co. in Canberra is seeking a Lead Estimator to provide hands-on tender preparation and pricing leadership for civil and construction projects.

You will guide the estimating team, deliver accurate cost estimates, and influence pricing strategies while coordinating subcontractor engagement and tender milestones. The role requires strong experience in commercial construction, mentoring skills, and proficiency with Benchmark, Bluebeam Revu, Excel and MS Project to maintain rigorous costing

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial construction / civil infrastructure estimating.
• Experience leading complex civil tenders.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, contracts, risk identification and pricing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates, budgets and scopes for civil tenders.
• Review tender docs to confirm scope, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate site inspections to assess conditions and risks.
• Perform quantity take-offs using Benchmark, Revu, and Excel.
• Prepare cost build-ups, subcontractor comparisons and pricing reconciliations.
• Analyze historical project data to support pricing accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Promote consistent estimating methodologies, tools and documentation standards.
• Maintain relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Tender coordination

Cost estimating

Mentoring junior estimators

Communication

Project management

Tools

Benchmark

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Complex Co. in Canberra is seeking a Lead Estimator to provide hands-on tender preparation and pricing leadership for civil and construction projects.

You will guide the estimating team, deliver accurate cost estimates, and influence pricing strategies while coordinating subcontractor engagement and tender milestones. The role requires strong experience in commercial construction, mentoring skills, and proficiency with Benchmark, Bluebeam Revu, Excel and MS Project to maintain rigorous costing