Tendering Administrator / Estimating Administrator

FGF Developments; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development & mentoring

Training & professional development

Diverse civil construction projects in

Job summary

FGF Developments is seeking a highly organised Tendering Administrator / Estimating Administrator to join our civil construction team in Far North Queensland. You will coordinate tender submissions, manage tender documentation and engage with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate, professional and timely submissions.

You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Estimator, supporting with scope reviews, pricing requests and continuous improvement initiatives across tender

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in an administrative role.
• Experience in construction or estimating/tendering processes is highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a team-based approach.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Monitor tender portals and procurement channels to identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate pricing requests with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with scope reviews, quantity checks and tender documentation.
• Prepare professional tender submissions and proposal documents.
• Maintain tender registers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure templates and submission documents are current and compliant.
• Track tender outcomes and assist with reporting and improvement initiatives.
• Support process improvements for efficiency and consistency in tendering.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Stakeholder management

Mathematical & analytical skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Tendering Administrator / Estimating Administrator

Tendering Administrator / Estimating Administrator

Join a leading civil construction team and help win the projects that shape our communities.

fgf is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Tendering Administrator / Est to play a key role in our estimating and tendering function.

Working closely with our Operations Manager and Estimator, you will coordinate tender submissions, manage tender documentation, engage with suppliers and subcontractors, and help ensure submissions are completed accurately, professionally and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their career within the civil construction industry.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring tender portals and procurement channels to identify new opportunities.
• Coordinating supplier and subcontractor pricing requests and follow-up communications.
• Assisting with scope reviews, quantity checks and tender documentation.
• Preparing professional tender submissions and proposal documentation.
• Maintaining tender registers, records and supporting documentation.
• Ensuring templates and submission documents remain current and compliant.
• Tracking tender outcomes and assisting with reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency across tendering activities.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to achieve successful outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an administrative role (minimum one year preferred).
• Experience in the construction industry or exposure to estimating, tendering, procurement or project administration processes (highly regarded).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability.
• The opportunity to work with a respected civil construction company and build a long-term career within the industry.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of civil construction projects across Far North Queensland.