Protech have the opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join the construction and maintenance business unit of the Queensland Government at Nerang on the Gold Coast. The position is initially listed as six months however a longer term is then evaluated. A great opportunity to get a foot in the door in a government position.

Rate: $68.90
Commencement Date: 27/7/2026

Position overview:

- Leading and assisting a team of Estimators and support staff to achieve successful project delivery outcomes.
- Managing the delivery of estimating programs and projects particularly those deemed medium to high risk, significant or complex in nature.
- Producing high quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy, Minor Works, local instructions and tendering and contract methods, and client requirements.
- Undertaking research and development in project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery processes and procurement practices.
- Reporting on relevant estimating projects and/or programs providing information on volume, requests, clients, locations, acceptance rates, costs,



schedule of rates, margins and productivity.
- Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.
- Enhancing client relationships through effective communication, sound negotiation and the provision of timely, skilled, competitive estimates.
- Proactively managing the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

Mandatory position requirements:

- Demonstrate experience in compiling and project managing complex estimating projects in a building construction and maintenance environment.
- Possess thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.
- Drivers Licence.
- Pass D&A; testing

Additional requirements and/or highly desirable skills

- Cost X, Ellipse, E tender, Q tender, Iris and Quote tracking experience

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📌 Senior Estimator – Construction – Government (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Protech
📍 City of Gold Coast