Construction Estimator (AU Commercial Construction)
Our client is an Australian commercial construction business delivering high-quality building solutions across a range of projects. They operate in a fast-paced, professional environment with a strong focus on accuracy, collaboration, and value-driven outcomes.
This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and quotations for Australian commercial construction projects, supporting tenders, and collaborating closely with project teams to ensure successful project handovers.
Job/Role Responsibilities
Estimating & Quotations
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Complete full quantity take-offs for labour, materials, plant, and subcontract trades.
- Review architectural, structural, and services drawings and specifications.
- Build and manage estimates using Cubit Estimating Software (training provided if required).
- Assess risks, preliminaries, allowances, margins, and contingencies within estimates.
- Prepare and issue outgoing quotations to prospective clients.
Tender & Project Support
- Collaborate with Project Managers and senior stakeholders during tender reviews.
- Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
- Prepare structured handover documentation for awarded projects.
- Maintain and update estimating templates and cost databases.
Communication & Coordination
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain pricing and scope information.
- Make outbound phone calls and send emails to clarify scope, pricing, and assumptions.
- Ensure all estimates and quotations are delivered within agreed deadlines.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Construction Estimator.
- Strong expertise in Australian commercial construction projects.
- Proven ability to interpret Australian construction drawings and specifications.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong numerical accuracy.
- Experience using construction estimating software; Cubit experience is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and perform under pressure.
- High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Benefits
- Permanent work-from-home set-up
- Dayshift (Australian business hours)
- Full-time job
- HMO
- Annual leave
- 13th-month pay
- With Government Mandated Benefits