Senior Estimator: Lead Tenders for $50M+ Projects

James Foster Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to owner

Career progression

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

James Foster Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator in Sydney to lead tender submissions for projects up to $50M across health, medical, education, industrial and residential sectors.

You will join a tight-knit estimating team, directly supporting the business owner, and play a pivotal role in pricing, risk assessment and subcontractor management. This role offers strong career progression and a varied project mix.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 7 years estimating experience in Australian construction.
• Experience with head contractor or equivalent required; subcontractor-only experience not eligible.
• Strong ability to read architectural, structural and services drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver cost estimates and tender submissions up to $50M.
• Lead tenders from inception through submission across multiple sectors.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships during tender process.
• Review contract docs, drawings and specs to reflect real-world construction requirements.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to estimating process improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Estimating

Subcontractor management

Education

Construction Mgmt/QS/Engineering

Tools

Cubit

Buildsoft

Candy

Job description

James Foster Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator in Sydney to lead tender submissions for projects up to $50M across health, medical, education, industrial and residential sectors.

You will join a tight-knit estimating team, directly supporting the business owner, and play a pivotal role in pricing, risk assessment and subcontractor management. This role offers strong career progression and a varied project mix.