Senior Estimator: Major Projects Tender Lead

Alder Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Group on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our established Commercial Estimating team at our Helensvale Head Office. You will manage tender pricing for projects up to $50M+, develop strategies, and provide cost planning throughout the tender process.

We value strong commercial acumen, Buildsoft Cubit proficiency, and the ability to mentor others while collaborating with clients and supply chain partners to win opportunities and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' estimating experience within the commercial construction industry.
• Proven track record pricing and securing projects valued up to $50M+.
• Experience preparing Design & Construct tenders, ECI submissions and cost plans.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, buildability and value engineering principles.
• Advanced skills in Buildsoft Cubit, Cubit Select, EstimateOne and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing the pricing and preparation of tender submissions for commercial projects up to $50M+.
• Developing competitive and commercially sound tender strategies.
• Preparing first-principles estimates, cost plans and Design & Construct submissions.
• Reviewing and critically assessing subcontractor pricing, supplier quotations and QS estimates.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and alternative construction methodologies to maximise project outcomes and profitability.
• Providing cost planning, benchmarking and comparative cost advice throughout the tender process.
• Maintaining Alder's competitive edge through innovation, value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Collaborating with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners to build relationships.
• Mentoring junior estimators and cadets.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across estimating and pre-construction functions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tender pricing

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Mentoring

Tools

Buildsoft Cubit

Cubit Select

EstimateOne

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alder Group on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our established Commercial Estimating team at our Helensvale Head Office. You will manage tender pricing for projects up to $50M+, develop strategies, and provide cost planning throughout the tender process.

We value strong commercial acumen, Buildsoft Cubit proficiency, and the ability to mentor others while collaborating with clients and supply chain partners to win opportunities and improve profitability.