Senior Estimator – Commercial & Industrial (QLD)

Willow Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client, a leading QLD mid-tier commercial builder, is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive tendering and estimating across diverse sectors and internal development projects. You will lead preconstruction activities, cost planning, and value management while coordinating with clients and consultants.

Based in Brisbane, you will manage ECI, D&C and Hard Dollar engagements, mitigate contractual risk, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years demonstrated experience estimating/tendering construction/development projects valued up to 10mil.
• Deep understanding of ECI/D&C, cost planning, and value management functions.
• Experience leading/negotiating/securing ECI, D&C and Hard Dollar Tender engagements as client contact.
• Strong network of clients and industry contacts across SEQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group's QLD Preconstruction and Estimating functions (ECI, D&C, Negotiated Work Engagements).
• Manage key project stakeholders, including clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review submission material to meet project-specific requirements/criteria.
• Interpret and apply head contracts while mitigating contractual risk.
• Contribute to strategic client engagement and negotiation initiatives.

Skills

Estimating & tendering

Stakeholder management

Contract interpretation

Cost planning

Value management

Job description

The Client, a leading QLD mid-tier commercial builder, is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive tendering and estimating across diverse sectors and internal development projects. You will lead preconstruction activities, cost planning, and value management while coordinating with clients and consultants.

Based in Brisbane, you will manage ECI, D&C and Hard Dollar engagements, mitigate contractual risk, and build strong client relationships.