Senior Estimator – Complex Fitout & Refurbishment

Buildability Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000,000 - 50,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildability Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead pre-construction estimating for complex fitout and refurbishment projects across Australia.

You will develop accurate cost plans, manage tenders end-to-end and provide commercial insight to ensure successful project delivery in live environments. Collaboration with design and delivery teams is essential, with mentoring for junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator or Senior Estimator in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to independently manage tenders from start to finish.
• Experience with fitout, refurbishment or complex building projects.
• Experience on project values of $30–$50m.
• Strong first-principles estimating, measurement and cost planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in live environments with attention to detail.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates, cost plans and budgets from early-stage information through tender submission.
• Managing multiple tenders from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Reviewing tender docs and performing quantity take-offs and measurement.
• Developing scopes of work and issuing tender packages to subs.
• Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing preliminaries estimates and assessing risks, allowances and opportunities.
• Compiling tender summaries with detailed supplier analysis.
• Collaborating with pre-construction and design teams on value engineering.
• Arranging site inspections with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Participating in client and consultant negotiations following tender submission and prior to award.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Maintaining current pricing, market and technical information to support accurate tendering.
• Monitoring market conditions, subcontractor availability, pricing and escalation trends.
• Preparing tender handover documentation and supporting transition to project delivery.
• Mentoring junior estimators and developing team members.

Job description

Buildability Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead pre-construction estimating for complex fitout and refurbishment projects across Australia.

You will develop accurate cost plans, manage tenders end-to-end and provide commercial insight to ensure successful project delivery in live environments. Collaboration with design and delivery teams is essential, with mentoring for junior estimators.