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 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 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

Review tender documents, drawings and specifications and prepare detailed cost estimates

Measure and quantify materials, labour and plant

Source, analyse and level supplier and subcontractor quotes

Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options

Prepare and submit tenders on time, including cost breakdowns and project budgets

Work with the design team to develop accurate D&C; estimates

Attend pre-tender meetings,



site inspections and client briefings

Build robust relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and clients

Run post-tender reviews to sharpen estimating accuracy and win rate

Stay across market pricing, material costs and construction methods

About you

3+ years' estimating experience in commercial construction

Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and methods

Confident with Buildsoft, Cubit or similar, plus MS Office

Able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

Sharp with numbers, detail-focused and calm under tender deadlines

Strong negotiator and communicator

D&C; estimating experience is highly regarded

A qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar, and knowledge of local building codes and standards, are a plus

Why apply

A visible role with direct input into the growth of the business

Varied project mix – new builds and refurbishments across multiple sectorsClose working relationships with PMs and leadership, not a back-office pricing seat

Room to grow your estimating career as the business expands

$120k – $140k + super

📌 Estimator | Commercial Construction (Port Phillip City)
🏢 W Talent
📍 Port Phillip City