Senior Estimator

You know that a tender can look great on submission day and considerably less great six months into the build. This Brisbane builder wants a Senior Estimator who can spot the difference early.

Industrial construction is the heart of the business: warehouses and other industrial developments, with some commercial work alongside it. The directors are hands-on, and they want someone who can lead the estimating process, challenge assumptions and stand behind the final number.

The role
You’ll take ownership of tenders from the first look at the documents through to submission and handover. That means getting into the detail, speaking with subcontractors and working with the delivery team on how the job will actually be built.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents to establish scope
• Preparing take-offs, trade packages, cost plans and detailed estimates
• Going beyond the cheapest subcontractor quote to understand gaps, exclusions and risk
• Working through design development, buildability and value engineering on D&C projects
• Testing programme and procurement assumptions before they become site problems
• Presenting pricing and recommendations directly to the directors
• Giving the delivery team a clear handover when a project is won

About you
You’ll have strong estimating experience with a builder and a track record of leading tenders.
Industrial D&C experience is strongly preferred.
You’ll know when a scope needs another look, when a trade price needs another phone call and when a clever saving is going to cost more later.
You can get into the detail and still explain the commercial picture clearly to the people making the call.

What’s on offer
$200k–$240k + super, depending on experience, and a senior role with genuine ownership. You’ll work directly with the directors and stay connected to the team delivering the projects you price.