Own your tenders. See your projects built. Grow your career.

Steele Build is a family-owned Adelaide builder specialising in custom homes, commercial interiors and commercial construction. We value considered planning, quality construction and strong relationships with our clients, consultants and trades.

We’re looking for an Estimator / Project Coordinator to take ownership of tender preparation and support successful projects through procurement, planning and delivery.

The role

Working directly with our Managing Director, you’ll prepare accurate, competitive estimates and help ensure awarded projects are ready for delivery, with clear budgets, scopes, procurement requirements and documentation. This role suits someone with strong estimating experience, commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.

What you’ll be doing

Estimating & tender preparation

- Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to prepare detailed estimates, take-offs and cost plans
- Prepare and submit tenders, budget estimates and expressions of interest
- Develop trade packages and scopes, obtain subcontractor and supplier pricing, and assess quotes for completeness and value
- Identify commercial, program and operational risks, and explore value engineering opportunities
- Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and supporting documentation
- Attend site inspections and pre-tender meetings, and assist with post-tender queries and negotiations

Procurement & project coordination

- Help transition successful tenders into delivery with clear budgets, scopes and project information
- Coordinate supplier and subcontractor pricing, lead times and technical information
- Assist with procurement schedules, project logistics and early-stage planning




- Support negotiation of supplier and subcontractor agreements
- Prepare and maintain purchase orders, project documentation and tracking systems
- Work closely with project and site teams to coordinate information and resolve issues proactively

About you

- Around 3–5 years’ estimating experience with a builder across commercial, residential or both
- A sound understanding of construction methods, procurement processes and project delivery
- Confidence reading architectural and engineering drawings
- Strong numerical skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail
- Clear, professional communication skills and confidence working with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities, stay organised and meet deadlines
- A proactive, practical approach to solving problems and taking ownership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Buildertrend, SiteBook or similar construction software is valued
- A White Card and current driver’s licence

Why join Steele Build?

- Real ownership. Run whole tenders, from initial review through to submission, and see the projects you help win come to life.
- Direct access to leadership. Work alongside the Managing Director and contribute ideas that help shape the business.
- Project variety. Build your experience across custom homes, commercial interiors and commercial construction.
- Extra paid leave. Enjoy paid birthday leave every year, plus an additional paid day off on your work anniversary after three years.
- Excellent team culture. Join a supportive, down-to-earth team that values collaboration and celebrates together at mid-year and end-of-year functions.
- CBD office location. Work from our Waymouth St office.

📌 Estimator / Project Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Steele Build
📍 Adelaide