Job Description

About the Company

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Our client is an established commercial contractor delivering a diverse range of complex projects across Queensland.

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With a strong forward pipeline, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of major tenders and contribute to the continued development of its preconstruction function.

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About the Role

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You will manage competitive hard-dollar tenders from initial review through to final submission, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and the subcontractor market.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Managing tenders from receipt through to final submission
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- Completing detailed take-offs, trade scopes and cost plans
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- Obtaining, analysing and levelling subcontractor quotations
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- Identifying commercial risks, exclusions and tender opportunities
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- Developing accurate preliminaries and project-specific pricing
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- Coordinating tender programmes, documentation and submissions
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- Participating in tender reviews and presentations
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- Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
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- Supporting and mentoring less experienced estimating team members
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About You

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You will have:

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- Significant estimating experience with a commercial head contractor
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- A strong background in competitive hard-dollar tendering
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- Proven experience pricing complex commercial construction projects
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- Robust knowledge of trade packages, subcontractor procurement and market rates
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- The ability to independently manage multiple tenders and deadlines
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- Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
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- Experience using Cubit or similar estimating software
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What's of Offer

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- Base salary of $190,000-$230,000 plus super
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- Secure pipeline of upcoming projects
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- Senior position with ownership of major tenders
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- Established subcontractor and supplier relationships
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- Collaborative leadership and preconstruction team
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- Long-term career opportunity with a respected commercial contractor
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📌 Senior Estimator (Queensland)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 Queensland