This is a senior leadership role for an experienced estimating professional who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.
Leading a team of three estimators, you will oversee the full estimating function across head contract tenders, including:
Lump sum construct-only tenders
Design & Construct submissions
Negotiated opportunities and early contractor involvement (where applicable)
Working closely with ourPre-Construction Manager, who leads non-price submission strategy, you will be responsible for ensuring pricing excellence, commercial rigour, and risk-managed tender outcomes.
This is not a purely managerial position.
We are looking for someone who remains deeply engaged in the detail-reviewing methodology, interrogating risk, validating assumptions, and contributing directly to key project estimates.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team
Prepare and review detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions
Drive pricing strategy and ensure competitive, commercially sound bids
Review drawings, specifications, consultant documentation, and contract conditions
Identify pricing risks, procurement opportunities, and value engineering initiatives
Maintain and continuously improve estimating systems, cost databases, rates,



templates, and tender workflows
Build and strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships
Collaborate with operations, project delivery, consultants, and clients during bid development
Provide quality assurance across all tender submissions
Support strategic growth through accurate and compelling tender outcomes
About You
You are a commercially astute estimating leader with strong technical construction knowledge and a proactive approach to winning work.
You will ideally bring:
Extensive estimating experience in commercial construction, fitout, refurbishment, or related sectors
Experience across bothnew build construction and interiors
Previous leadership experience managing estimators or tender teams
Robust understanding of construction methodologies, pricing structures, subcontractor procurement, and delivery risk
Experience with head contract tendering, including D&C; procurement
Knowledge of project scheduling, site operations, contract management, and consultant/client engagement
Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or trade background (highly regarded)
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📌 Estimating Manager (Queensland)
🏢 W3global
📍 Queensland