Our client is an established construction business delivering considered design and build solutions across Australia. As the business grows its manufacturing and project capability, it is looking for an Estimating Manager to lead its expanding estimating team.
You’ll lead a team of five in Melbourne and one in Queensland, setting the direction for how the team prices and tenders work. With a new Sydney factory planned for next year, the team is expected to grow significantly over the next 12-18 months. This is a chance to help shape that growth and build a strong, connected function across multiple locations.
The role is focused on leadership, commercial oversight and customer relationships. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams, guide tender strategy and review submissions, while staying hands‑on with selected tenders when needed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead, coach and develop the estimating team across Melbourne and Queensland.
- Set clear estimating processes, standards and priorities as the team grows.
- Build strong relationships with customers and support high-level commercial discussions.
- Oversee tender strategy, pricing, risk assessment and submission quality.
- Work closely with business development, design,
construction and manufacturing teams.
- Contribute directly to key tenders and provide commercial input where it matters.
- Help establish and grow the estimating capability supporting the planned Sydney operation.
What you’ll bring:
- A strong background in commercial construction estimating, preconstruction or tendering.
- Proven experience leading and developing estimating professionals.
- Sound commercial judgement and confidence managing tender risk and pricing strategy.
- A track record of building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to bring teams together across locations.
- A practical, improvement‑focused approach and the flexibility to stay involved in the detail when required.
A robust commercial construction background and the ability to lead a growing team are the priorities.
Why consider it?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established team and help shape its next stage of growth.
You’ll have real influence over how the estimating function operates as the business expands into Sydney, with a role that combines leadership, customer engagement and selective hands‑on tendering.