Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Commercial Manager to take ownership of estimating, job costing and project profitability for a well-established tiling subcontractor specialising in high-rise residential and commercial projects.
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This is a hands-on role covering the full commercial lifecycle, from preparing tenders and establishing project budgets through to cost control, variations, progress claims and final project profitability.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare accurate tenders, quotes, take-offs and BOQs for construction projects.
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Calculate and manage labour, materials, subcontractor costs, budgets and profit margins.
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Monitor actual vs estimated costs, project profitability and cash flow throughout delivery.
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Manage variations, progress claims and commercial adjustments to protect project margins.
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Prepare regular P&L; reporting and proactively identify underperforming projects or commercial risks.
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Requirements
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Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating and commercial/project costing for large-scale tiling projects across high-rise residential or commercial developments.
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Strong ability to measure drawings, prepare BOQs and develop accurate project pricing.
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Demonstrated experience managing budgets, margins, variations and project profitability.
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Experience across the full project lifecycle from tender through to completion.
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Experience in tiling, waterproofing or specialist construction subcontracting highly preferred.
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What's on Offer
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Up to $130K including Super (open for discussion)
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Join an established tiling subcontractor specialising in high-rise residential and commercial projects.
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Take ownership of estimating, commercial management and project profitability.
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Stable, long-term opportunity with explicit career progression.
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Work within a supportive and collaborative team with the opportunity to grow with the business.
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📌 Senior Estimator / Commercial Manager - Tiling (New South Wales)
🏢 Linktal Recruitment
📍 New South Wales