Senior Estimator – Lead Tender Strategy (Commercial Construction)

Willow Recruitment; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Recruitment is assisting a well-established commercial contractor to appoint a Senior Estimator in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. You will shape tender strategy and work with clients, consultants and the delivery team to develop commercially sound construction solutions.

You will manage tenders from initial review through to final submission, prepare detailed estimates, scope trade packages, obtain quotations and develop cost plans while identifying risks and value opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience with a commercial head contractor.
• Experience preparing detailed commercial construction tenders.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs and trade packages.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capability.

Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from initial review through to final submission.
• Detailed measurement and preparation of estimates.
• Trade package scoping and procurement.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing detailed cost plans and tender submissions.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value management initiatives.
• Reviewing documentation and resolving tender queries.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors during the tender process.
• Developing construction methodologies and preliminary programs.
• Maintaining relationships with local subcontractor market.
• Mentoring estimating team and assisting with handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Senior Estimating Experience

Commercial Tendering

Analytical & Negotiation

Client/Consultant Collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Degree

Job description

Willow Recruitment is assisting a well-established commercial contractor to appoint a Senior Estimator in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. You will shape tender strategy and work with clients, consultants and the delivery team to develop commercially sound construction solutions.

You will manage tenders from initial review through to final submission, prepare detailed estimates, scope trade packages, obtain quotations and develop cost plans while identifying risks and value opportunities.