Strategic Estimator & Pre-Construction Lead

Beek Build Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Beek Build Pty Ltd is seeking an Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to own estimating, early cost planning and subcontractor engagement for commercial projects in Adelaide. The role focuses on accurate cost plans, procurement strategy and robust project setup before delivery.

You will review drawings and contracts, engage subcontractors, and lead pricing to ensure commercially sound outcomes while supporting early design discussions and buildability input.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for commercial construction.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, schedules and contracts and extract scope and cost implications.
• Experience engaging subcontractors and suppliers for pricing and procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates, cost plans, trade breakdowns and tender submissions for commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts and tender documentation to identify scope, risk, exclusions, gaps and opportunities
• Design and construct management and early engagement
• Assess cost per square metre, project feasibility and broader commercial viability during early project stages
• Identify ambiguities or inconsistencies in documentation and raise these early with stakeholders
• Manage pricing processes with a focus on accuracy, detail, and commercial competitiveness
• Contribute to early-stage project planning, design review, buildability input and cost input
• Work with clients, architects, consultants and engineers to support practical and commercially sound project outcomes
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and trade partners
• Prepare and issue trade packages for pricing, ensuring scope is clear and commercially structured
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, cost pressures, exclusions and margin improvement opportunities
• Establish and maintain pricing governance and tender documentation processes

Skills

Estimating

Cost planning

Tender submissions

Subcontractor pricing

Trade packages

Drawing interpretation

Procurement strategy

Buildability input

Job description

Beek Build Pty Ltd is seeking an Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to own estimating, early cost planning and subcontractor engagement for commercial projects in Adelaide. The role focuses on accurate cost plans, procurement strategy and robust project setup before delivery.

You will review drawings and contracts, engage subcontractors, and lead pricing to ensure commercially sound outcomes while supporting early design discussions and buildability input.