Job Description
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For more than 60 years, Complex Co. has been known for delivering award winning construction projects across the built environment.
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Our skillful execution of quality projects is an expression of our personal and professional commitment to connecting and enhancing communities.
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As our commercial building pipeline continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Building Estimator to play a key role in shaping successful tenders, strengthening estimating capability, and supporting the continued expansion of our commercial building arm.
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This role will be responsible for delivering accurate, competitive, and well-documented cost estimates for commercial building & construction projects, while also providing day-to-day technical advice and mentoring to the estimating team.
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This is a hands-on, influential role for someone who brings solid technical estimating expertise, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to lead pricing activity across commercial building and construction opportunities.
Key responsibilities n
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Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work for commercial building and construction tenders
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Review tender documentation (drawings, specifications, RFTs, contracts) to confirm scope, risks, and opportunities
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Conduct and/or coordinate site inspections to assess conditions and identify construction risks
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Perform and review quantity take-offs using Benchmark, Revu, and Excel
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Prepare detailed cost build-ups, subcontractor comparisons, and pricing reconciliations
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Analyse historical project data to support pricing accuracy and continuous improvement
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Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Estimators
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Act as first point of escalation for estimating queries and technical issues
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Promote consistent estimating methodologies, tools, and documentation standards
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Maintain effective working relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers
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About you n
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Minimum 8+ years' experience in commercial building and construction estimating
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Demonstrated experience preparing and leading complex commercial building tenders
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Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contract review and risk identification, cost planning and pricing strategy
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Proven ability to mentor and support junior and mid-level estimators
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High-level competency in Benchmark, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project (Intermediate level)
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Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation, and organisational skills
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📌 Commercial Building Estimator (Canberra)
🏢 Complex
📍 Canberra