Job Description
This is a senior leadership role for an experienced estimating professional who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.
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Leading a team of three estimators, you will oversee the full estimating function across head contract tenders, including:
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Lump sum construct-only tenders
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Design & Construct submissions
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Negotiated opportunities and early contractor involvement (where applicable)
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team
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Prepare and review detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions
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Drive pricing strategy and ensure competitive, commercially sound bids
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Review drawings, specifications, consultant documentation, and contract conditions
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Identify pricing risks, procurement opportunities, and value engineering initiatives
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Maintain and continuously improve estimating systems, cost databases, rates,



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