Serendia is looking for an Estimator who understands how buildings come together, asks the right questions and prepares prices delivery teams can rely on. Your contribution will extend from reviewing tender documents to helping the project team understand the estimate when a job is won. You will have direct access to management, support with tender reviews and the opportunity to improve how we estimate and plan our work.

Key responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications, tender requirements and addenda to establish scope and identify gaps

Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, trade packages and pricing schedules

Obtain and follow up subcontractor and supplier quotations, checking inclusions, exclusions and scope coverage

Work with project teams to understand construction methods, staging, access requirements and programme implications

Build up preliminaries and allowances, clearly recording assumptions, qualifications and pricing risks

Keep estimates current as tender information changes and support management through price reviews and submission

Help hand over successful tenders so the delivery team understands the scope, budget and commitments behind the price

About you

At least 3 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, fitout or refurbishment





Sound construction knowledge and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Confidence preparing take-offs, comparing quotations and identifying missing scope

Professional communication skills and the persistence to obtain the information needed to complete an estimate

Strong Excel skills and confidence using digital estimating and tendering tools

An organised approach to deadlines, accurate record-keeping and a willingness to raise issues early

Experience with government, Defence or occupied-site projects would be valuable

Familiarity with Procore and EstimateOne would also be practical

About us

Founded in Canberra in 2019, Serendia delivers commercial construction, refurbishment and building upgrades, typically valued between $1 million and $10 million.

Our work includes government, Defence and education projects, often in occupied buildings where staging, access and maintaining operations require careful planning. Our approach is simple: Complex. Made simple. We value clear communication, fair dealing and following through on our commitments.

As Serendia grows in Canberra and Queensland, this is an opportunity to make a visible contribution to the business and develop your experience across a varied project portfolio.

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📌 Estimator (Canberra)
🏢 Serendia (AUST
📍 Canberra