Job Description
About the Company
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Our client is a leading Commercial Workplace Strategy and Project Delivery business, specialising in the strategy, design and delivery of high-quality workplace environments for corporate and commercial clients.
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Working across workplace strategy, design, project management, construction and fit-out delivery, the business partners with clients to create high-performing workplaces that align with their people, brand, culture and commercial objectives.
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As the business continues to grow its project pipeline, it is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Projects Delivery team.
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The Opportunity
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The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially sound cost estimates for commercial workplace and office fit-out projects.
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Working closely with the project management, design, procurement and construction teams, the Estimator will provide cost advice from early-stage workplace concepts and preliminary design through to detailed documentation, tendering and project delivery.
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This is a hands-on role suited to an Estimator who understands the complexities of commercial spaces and tenants and can translate architectural and design documentation into accurate project costs.
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The role will have exposure to a diverse range of projects, from smaller corporate workplace refurbishments through to major commercial office fit-outs and complex multi-stage workplace transformations with budgets ranging from $300k up to $4m AUD.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for commercial office and workplace fit-out projects.
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Review architectural, interior design, engineering and consultant documentation to develop accurate project pricing.
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Prepare estimates across all relevant trade packages, including demolition, partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, fire services, painting, finishes,



furniture and associated works.
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Develop preliminary budgets and high-level cost plans during the early design and workplace strategy phases.
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Undertake detailed estimates as projects progress through design development and construction documentation.
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Identify cost drivers, risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential opportunities within project scopes.
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Maintain and update estimates as design changes and project requirements evolve.
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Provide clear cost advice to Project Managers, Designers and clients.
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Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier tender packages.
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Review, analyse and level subcontractor and supplier quotations.
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Ensure tender returns are compliant with project scope and documentation.
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Identify and resolve scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications and discrepancies.
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Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve commercially competitive outcomes.
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Assist the Project Delivery team with subcontractor selection and procurement strategies.
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Maintain current knowledge of subcontractor rates, material costs and market conditions.
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Commercial & Project Support
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Work collaboratively with Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
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Assist with project feasibility, value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
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Provide pricing for variations, design changes and client requests.
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Support the preparation of project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
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Monitor cost movements and communicate potential commercial risks to the project team.
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Maintain accurate estimating records, cost databases and historical project information.
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Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes, systems and methodologies.
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Stakeholder Management
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Develop strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and project stakeholders.
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Work closely with workplace designers and project managers to understand design intent and project requirements.
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Communicate cost implications clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Participate in client meetings, design reviews and tender presentations where required.
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Key Requirements
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Proven experience as a Estimator or similar role (cost /QS /pre-construction).
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Strong knowledge of commercial office interiors and workplace construction.
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Demonstrated experience preparing detailed estimates and cost plans.
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Solid understanding of construction methodologies, trade scopes and subcontractor pricing.
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Ability to interpret architectural, interior design and engineering documentation.
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Experience managing subcontractor and supplier tender processes.
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Strong understanding of construction costs, rates and market conditions.
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Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.
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Strong analytical and numerical skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
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Proficiency with relevant estimating, construction and Microsoft Office systems.
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Experience within one or more of the following environments would be highly regarded:
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Commercial office fit-outs
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Design & construct projects
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Base-build / fit-out interface projects
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Retail or hospitality fit-outs
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Project management / workplace consultancy environments
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📌 Senior Estimator (Queensland)
🏢 Aurex Group
📍 Queensland