About the role

Join an award winning commercial builder as an Estimator, working alongside an experienced estimating and pre-construction team to prepare competitive tenders, budgets and cost plans across a range of commercial projects.

At McCorkell, you will be involved in every stage of the tender process, from reviewing drawings, specifications and building methodologies and preparing take-offs, through to subcontractor enquiries, quote comparisons, cost planning and final submissions.

You will also contribute to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Design & Construct (D&C;) projects, working with the wider team to identify risks, improve buildability and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications to confirm scope and requirements

- Preparing take-offs, estimates, budgets and cost plans using CostX and Excel

- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries, and comparing quotations

- Identifying scope gaps, design discrepancies, risks and opportunities

- Working with subcontractors, consultants and internal teams to clarify scope and resolve queries

- Preparing tender submissions, EOIs, preliminaries, programmes and risk assessments

- Contributing to buildability reviews, value engineering and cost planning on ECI and D&C; projects

- Taking part in tender strategy, review and settlement meetings

- Handing over successful tenders to the delivery team

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have the following key attributes

- Experience in estimating, quantity surveying or a related commercial construction role, with a genuine interest in building a career in estimating

- A qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (completed or underway)

- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills

- A sound understanding of drawings, specifications,



materials and construction methods

- Close attention to detail and the ability to manage your workload to meet deadlines

- Confident communication with subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues

- A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn as part of a team

- Proficiency in Excel, with CostX experience, highly regarded

About us

McCorkell Constructions is an award-winning commercial builder with a long track record of delivering quality projects across Western Australia and Victoria ranging from $1m to $40m . Our work spans education, heritage, community infrastructure and a range of other commercial sectors. We’re in a period of sustained growth, with a strong pipeline of tender opportunities ahead.

With a centrally located Perth office, we’re known for a practical approach, long-standing relationships and a collaborative culture, where good ideas are heard and people are backed to grow.

We welcome applications from experienced estimators and will also consider junior estimators looking to develop their skills.

Why McCorkell?

- Strong pipeline: a healthy mix of secured and upcoming work across multiple sectors

- Variety: traditional tenders, ECI, D&C;, cost planning and negotiated projects

- Growth: a fast-growing WA team with plenty of prospect ahead

- Development: mentoring from experienced professionals and a clear path to more responsibility

- Culture: a supportive, down-to-earth team where people work well together

- Impact: your input and ideas are genuinely valued

- Long-term: an established business with competitive pay based on experience

- Location: a convenient, centrally located Perth office

Apply

Whether you're an experienced estimator looking for a new opportunity or a junior estimator keen to develop your career, we'd like to hear from you.

If you're looking to join a good team, work on interesting commercial projects and be part of a growing business, please apply or submit your CV and a brief cover letter to ****@mccorkell.net.au.

📌 Estimator (Perth)
🏢 McCorkell Constructions
📍 Perth