Job Description
Want your numbers to win the work – and then see those projects built? This is an estimating role where your pricing directly drives the pipeline of an established, growing commercial builder.
About the business n
Our client is a well-established commercial builder with more than a decade of delivery behind it. They deliver new builds and refurbishment projects of up to around $12M across community and civic, childcare, education and commercial sectors, with a growing share of Design & Construct work. The business is in a growth phase, and estimating sits at the centre of it.
The role n
You'll own tenders from documents through to submission, working closely with the project managers, design team and leadership to price work accurately and competitively, shape D&C; solutions and help decide which bids are worth chasing.
What you'll do n
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Review tender documents, drawings and specifications and prepare detailed cost estimates
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Measure and quantify materials, labour and plant
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Source, analyse and level supplier and subcontractor quotes
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Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options
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Prepare and submit tenders on time, including cost breakdowns and project budgets
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Work with the design team to develop accurate D&C; estimates
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Attend pre-tender meetings,



site inspections and client briefings
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Build strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and clients
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Run post-tender reviews to sharpen estimating accuracy and win rate
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Stay across market pricing, material costs and construction methods
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About you n
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3+ years' estimating experience in commercial construction
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Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and methods
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Confident with Buildsoft, Cubit or similar, plus MS Office
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Able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
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Sharp with numbers, detail-focused and calm under tender deadlines
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Strong negotiator and communicator
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D&C; estimating experience is highly regarded
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A qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar, and knowledge of local building codes and standards, are a plus
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Why apply n
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A visible role with direct input into the growth of the business
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Wide-ranging project mix – new builds and refurbishments across multiple sectorsClose working relationships with PMs and leadership, not a back-office pricing seat
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Room to grow your estimating career as the business expands
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$120k – $140k + super
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📌 Estimator | Commercial Construction (Melbourne)
🏢 W Talent
📍 Melbourne