Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction

Design & Build Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Canberra is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial construction team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions across a diverse range of projects.

You will collaborate with pre-construction and delivery teams, subcontractors and suppliers to price accurately, identify risks, and develop methodologies while building strong relationships in the ACT market.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for commercial construction projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Experience tendering from review to submission.
• Strong subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Australian Citizen to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates and tenders.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes and contracts.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier packages and manage tenders.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, variations and opportunities.
• Develop construction methodologies and preliminary costs.
• Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Managers and maintain relationships in ACT market.

Skills

Estimator experience

Tendering

Construction estimating

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Quantity surveying qualifications

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Canberra is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial construction team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions across a diverse range of projects.

You will collaborate with pre-construction and delivery teams, subcontractors and suppliers to price accurately, identify risks, and develop methodologies while building strong relationships in the ACT market.