Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager

Morson Edge Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Project diversity

Growth

Development

Onsite parking

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking a Senior Estimators and Estimating Manager to lead the end-to-end tender process for NSW projects, delivering detailed estimates, BOQs and supplier comparisons for $5M-$30M ranges across D&C, ECI and construct-only contracts.

You will review documents, manage subcontractor pricing and procurement strategies, and collaborate with design and delivery teams to develop winning tender strategies across newbuild, refurbishment and fitout projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' estimating experience, ideally within a commercial head contractor.
• Proven experience independently managing tenders across newbuild, industrial, education, healthcare and/or refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of D&C, ECI and Construct Only procurement models.
• Excellent commercial acumen, cost planning, negotiation and risk management skills.
• Ability to lead complex tenders and contribute to strategic bid decisions.
• Proficiency in Cubit, EstimateOne and/or Procore advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end tender process, from initial review through to submission
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs and subcontractor comparisons
• Review tender documentation, identify scope gaps, commercial risks and opportunities
• Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement, pricing negotiations and procurement strategies
• Oversee RFIs, tender clarifications and submission documentation
• Identify value engineering opportunities to deliver competitive and commercially viable tenders
• Collaborate with senior management, design and delivery teams to develop winning tender strategies

Skills

Tender management

Cost estimation

BOQ preparation

Subcontractor negotiations

Procurement strategies

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Estimation software awareness

Tools

Cubit

EstimateOne

Procore

Job description

Senior Estimators and Estimating Manager

Benefits

• Career progression: Structured pathway to Estimating Manager
• Project diversity: Newbuild, fitout & refurbishment across multiple sectors
• Growth: Join an expanding team with a strong project pipeline
• Development: Work alongside experienced estimating leaders
• Projects: $5M -$30M across D&C, ECI & Construct Only
• Travel: Onsite parking available

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end tender process, from initial review through to submission
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs and subcontractor comparisons
• Review tender documentation, identify scope gaps, commercial risks and opportunities
• Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement, pricing negotiations and procurement strategies
• Oversee RFIs, tender clarifications and submission documentation
• Identify value engineering opportunities to deliver competitive and commercially viable tenders
• Collaborate with senior management, design and delivery teams to develop winning tender strategies

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years' estimating experience, ideally within a commercial head contractor
• Proven experience independently managing tenders across newbuild, industrial, education, healthcare and/or refurbishment projects
• Strong understanding of D&C, ECI and Construct Only procurement models
• Excellent commercial acumen, cost planning, negotiation and risk management skills
• Ability to lead complex tenders and contribute to strategic bid decisions
• Proficiency in Cubit, EstimateOne and/or Procore advantageous

About the Company

An established commercial contractor delivering newbuild, fitout and refurbishment projects across NSW.

Working across commercial, education, government and healthcare sectors, the business is expanding into new markets and growing its estimating team.

A great opportunity to join a collaborative business offering project diversity, experienced leadership and long-term career progression.