You'll take the lead on estimating across a range of commercial construction and refurbishment projects, working closely with the wider team from tender through to project handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, BOQs and tender submissions.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities, risks and potential variations.
- Managing tender processes, budgets and cost plans.
- Working closely with project delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover.
- Building solid relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
Requirements
You’ll be an experienced Estimator with a strong commercial understanding and the confidence to manage tenders from start to finish.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Previous estimating experience within commercial construction in Australia.
- Experience pricing refurbishment projects valued up to $10M.
- Strong knowledge of construction costs, subcontractor pricing and procurement.
- The ability to interpret drawings,
specifications and scopes of work.
- Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively with a great team.
Experience across refurbishment, aged care, healthcare, education, government or general commercial construction would be highly regarded.
Benefits
- $150,000 + super, depending on experience.
- A varied project pipeline across commercial construction and refurbishment.
- Exposure to aged care projects and operational environments.
- A collaborative team with experienced construction professionals.
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, qualified, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.