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 prospect 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
Robust 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 useful
About us
Founded in Canberra in ****, 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