What's important to you in your next career move?
A great company culture? Supportive leadership? A salary that reflects your experience and expertise? Or perhaps the opportunity to work on quality commercial projects with a well-established South Australian builder?
What if your next opportunity offered all of that and more?
PeopleWise Consulting is partnering with a highly regarded, privately owned South Australian building company to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a successful commercial building company delivering projects valued between $5 million and $15 million.
Working within an established team of four to five professionals, you'll be involved in a diverse pipeline of commercial construction projects, with the business typically managing eight to twelve projects at various stages.
You'll enjoy the support of an experienced management team, approachable Directors and a collaborative working environment where your knowledge and contribution are genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial building projects valued between $5M and $15M
Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Prepare detailed cost plans, bills of quantities and tender submissions
Source, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations
Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions
Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Site Managers and Directors
Manage tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy and commercial competitiveness
Contribute to successful project handovers and ongoing project delivery
About You
We're looking for an experienced Estimator who understands commercial construction and enjoys being part of a collaborative, professional team.
To be successful, you'll bring:
Minimum five years' experience in estimating within the building and construction industry
Previous experience working directly for a commercial building company or head contractor, rather than solely within a subcontracting business
Demonstrated experience estimating commercial construction projects, ideally in the $5M–$15M range
Strong understanding of commercial building methodologies, construction costs and tendering processes
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings
Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation and analytical skills
Strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Why Join This Business?
A great culture starts with great leadership.
This is a business where the Directors are approachable, the management team is supportive and employees are trusted to do their jobs well.
You'll enjoy:
Excellent salary package of $130,000–$150,000 + super
A respected South Australian builder with an established reputation
Supportive Directors who operate with a genuine open-door management style
A collaborative and experienced team with solid operational support
A consistent pipeline of quality commercial construction projects
A stable, privately owned business with approximately 35 employees
An environment where your experience, ideas and contribution are valued
The opportunity to build a long-term career with a successful local company
At PeopleWise Consulting, we understand that making a career move is about finding the right fit professionally and personally.
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