Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Bluestone; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead tender campaigns across Education, Health, Commercial and Government sectors. You will manage the tender process end-to-end, perform take-offs and negotiate with subcontractors, while receiving support from directors.

Based in Sydney, you will build strong client relationships, develop budgets and cost models, mentor junior estimators, and contribute to improving estimating tools and processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience in the commercial space.
• Experience with tenders > $5M.
• Experience with Tier 1–3 builders or large fit-out contractors.
• Local experience is required.
• Ability to negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Complete cost evaluations and pricing analysis of quotes.
• Consider and cost preliminary requirements for project delivery.
• Develop project budgets, cost models and bid proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor market conditions and integrate insights into cost forecasting.
• Peer review tender estimates.
• Mentor junior estimators and improve estimating tools and processes.

Skills

8+ years exp

Commercial rates exp

Subcontractor comms

Detail oriented

Tender >$5m

Tier 1/2/3 exp

Local experience

Job description

Busy and Highly respected Commercial Builder are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join the business working on projects range of sectors including Education, Health, Commercial and Government projects.

About The Role

• Capable ofmanaging the tender process from start to finish
• Be responsible for take offs and negotiating with subcontractors
• Receive support from directors of the business
• Develop relationships with clients and key stake-holders

Busy and Highly respected Commercial Builder are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join the business working on projects range of sectors including Education, Health, Commercial and Government projects.

About The Role

• Capable ofmanaging the tender process from start to finish
• Be responsible for take offs and negotiating with subcontractors
• Receive support from directors of the business
• Develop relationships with clients and key stake-holders

Responsibilities

• Complete cost evaluations, and pricing analysis of quotes.
• Consider and cost preliminary requirements for project delivery.
• Develop project budgets, cost models, and bid proposals, suggesting and assessing cost-saving / VE options.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to align on scope and costs.
• Monitor market conditions and integrate insights into cost forecasting.
• Complete peer reviews of tender estimates.
• Mentor junior estimators and improve estimating tools and processes.

Your Background

• 8+ years industry experience, ideally in the commercial space
• Understand current rates in the commercial environment
• Ability to communicate with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Eye for detail with take-offs etc
• Must have worked on Tenders over $5 mil
• Have proven relevant experience working for a Tier 1,2 or 3 Builder or a large fit out contractor
• Local experience is required for this role

You will receive

• Exposure to a variety of projects to build your experience
• Ability to run your own tenders how you want to
• Work with a business with a strong company culture and a great new business team

Company & Culture

Thiscommercial Builder hasbuilt a strong list of clients through many successful projects over the last 20 years.
It has grown on the back of a dynamic, professional culture with focus ongrowingtheir client base and empoweringtheir staffto ensure retention levels are high.

Family friendly environment, they offer flexibility and an enjoyable workplace.

Additional information

• Great business to work for with a strong culture and staff retention
• Be part of a great new business team
• Great tenders to work on