Estimator | Commercial Construction | Tier 3 Principal Contractor
Sydney, NSW | Commercial Fit-Out, Refurbishment & New Build | Projects up to $10M
NOW Energy is partnering with an established Tier 3 commercial principal contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for their Sydney team.
With a strong pipeline and multiple projects currently underway, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced commercial builder delivering projects across retail, commercial fit-out, refurbishment, live environments and new builds.
The Role
Working closely with the National Estimating Manager and wider construction team, you will take ownership of allocated tenders from initial review and first-principles estimating through to submission and post-tender negotiations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Estimating commercial construction projects generally valued
up to $10M
Managing tenders from
first principles through to final submission
Preparing BOQs, detailed cost estimates and professional tender submissions
Completing detailed take-offs and reviewing projects trade by trade
Preparing subcontractor and supplier tender packages
Reviewing, analysing and comparing subcontractor quotations
Identifying scope gaps, design discrepancies, risks and opportunities
Calculating preliminaries and assisting with construction methodology and sequencing
Attending site inspections and assessing existing project conditions
Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, Project Managers and key stakeholders
Participating in tender reviews and post-tender meetings
Maintaining accurate tender documentation and estimating records.




The position uses
Buildsoft Cubit, Cubit Select and EstimateOne
as part of the estimating and subcontractor tender process.
About You
We are specifically seeking an Estimator with experience working directly for a commercial builder / principal contractor.
This is a builder-side role and is not suited to purely client-side, consultancy or Quantity Surveying backgrounds.
Ideally, you will bring:
Previous estimating experience with a
commercial principal/head contractor
Proven experience tendering commercial projects
up to approximately $10M
Strong exposure to
commercial fit-out and refurbishment
Retail construction experience
Experience working on projects within
live operational environments
Exposure to commercial new-build projects
Strong subcontractor and supplier knowledge
Experience preparing scopes, BOQs, take-offs and trade comparisons
Good understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and contractual requirements
Experience with
Cubit, Cubit Select and EstimateOne
highly regarded
The ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines in a
fast-paced environment
.
The Opportunity
This is a excellent opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys working within a
hands-on Tier 3 builder environment
where you can take genuine ownership of your tenders.
You will be joining an established contractor with a strong current workload and project pipeline, working closely with senior management and the delivery teams responsible for taking successfully tendered projects through construction.
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📌 Construction Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 Now Energy
📍 Sydney