An opportunity is available for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor with a strong and consistent pipeline of work across Queensland.

The business delivers projects across healthcare, education, commercial office, government, hospitality, retail and industrial , with significant experience delivering complex projects within live operating environments .

Tendering approximately $200M of work annually across Queensland , the business has built a strong reputation through repeat clients, negotiated opportunities and long-term relationships.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will take ownership of tenders from initial review through to submission and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading complex and high-value tenders
- Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates and BOQs
- Pricing projects generally ranging from $500K–$20M
- Managing Lump Sum, D&C; and ECI tender processes
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and consultant documentation
- Identifying scope gaps, commercial risks and opportunities
- Managing subcontractor pricing and trade coverage
- Providing buildability and value engineering input
- Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams
- Supporting tender presentations, negotiations and project handovers
- Mentoring and supporting junior estimators





About You

You will ideally have:

- 5+ years' estimating experience within commercial construction
- Strong experience across commercial fit-out and refurbishment
- Demonstrated Design & Construct estimating experience
- Exposure to ECI and negotiated tenders highly regarded
- Experience across healthcare, education, commercial, government, hospitality or retail projects
- Strong knowledge of the Brisbane subcontractor and trade market
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess tender risk
- Experience using Buildsoft or similar estimating software
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team

What's On Offer

- Strong and consistent pipeline of projects
- Exposure to projects up to $20M
- Diverse portfolio of commercial fit-out and refurbishment work
- Established and experienced estimating team
- Supportive, down-to-earth working environment
- High staff retention
- Genuine opportunity for long-term career development and progression
- South Brisbane location

This prospect would suit an estimator who enjoys being hands-on with the detail , understands commercial construction methodologies and wants to join a stable business with a strong reputation and long-term pipeline.

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