Senior Commercial Estimator in Adelaide

What's important to you in your next career move?

A great company culture? Supportive leadership? A salary that reflects your experience and expertise? Or perhaps the opportunity to work on quality commercial projects with a well-established South Australian builder?

What if your next opportunity offered all of that and more?

PeopleWise Consulting is partnering with a highly regarded, privately owned South Australian building company to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a successful commercial building company delivering projects valued between $5 million and $15 million.

Working within an established team of four to five professionals, you'll be involved in a diverse pipeline of commercial construction projects, with the business typically managing eight to twelve projects at various stages.

You'll enjoy the support of an experienced management team, approachable Directors and a collaborative working environment where your knowledge and contribution are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial building projects valued between $5M and $15M
• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Prepare detailed cost plans, bills of quantities and tender submissions
• Source, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Site Managers and Directors
• Manage tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy and commercial competitiveness
• Contribute to successful project handovers and ongoing project delivery

About You

We're looking for an experienced Estimator who understands commercial construction and enjoys being part of a collaborative, professional team.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Minimum five years' experience in estimating within the building and construction industry
• Previous experience working directly for a commercial building company or head contractor, rather than solely within a subcontracting business
• Demonstrated experience estimating commercial construction projects, ideally in the $5M–$15M range
• Strong understanding of commercial building methodologies, construction costs and tendering processes
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Why Join This Business?

A great culture starts with great leadership.

This is a business where the Directors are approachable, the management team is supportive and employees are trusted to do their jobs well.

You'll enjoy:

• Excellent salary package of $130,000–$150,000 + super
• A respected South Australian builder with an established reputation
• Supportive Directors who operate with a genuine open-door management style
• A collaborative and experienced team with strong operational support
• A consistent pipeline of quality commercial construction projects
• A stable, privately owned business with approximately 35 employees
• An environment where your experience, ideas and contribution are valued
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a successful local company

At PeopleWise Consulting, we understand that making a career move is about finding the right fit professionally and personally.

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