Experienced Estimator in Melbourne

We're looking for a commercially minded, proactive and detail-focused Estimator to play an important role in the continued growth of our residential and commercial construction business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys more than just crunching numbers. You'll be involved from the very beginning - identifying and pursuing bid leads, assessing project opportunities, developing competitive tenders and working collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and our internal delivery teams to help secure and deliver successful projects.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, build valuable industry relationships and make a genuine contribution to the direction and growth of the business. If you're commercially savvy, enjoy building relationships and thrive on finding opportunities and winning work, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Make a real impact: Play an important role in identifying opportunities, winning projects and contributing to business growth.
• Take ownership: Be involved throughout the estimating and tendering process, from initial bid leads through to submission and handover.
• Work across residential and commercial construction: Enjoy variety in your work and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects.
• Build your industry network: Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Be part of a collaborative team: Work closely with project management and site teams to turn successful tenders into well-delivered projects.
• Grow with the business: Bring your ideas, initiative and experience to a business where your contribution can make a difference.

As our Experienced Estimator, you'll manage the estimating and tendering process across residential and commercial construction projects, helping identify new opportunities, assess their viability and prepare accurate, competitive submissions. You'll take a proactive approach to sourcing and following up bid leads, reviewing project requirements, coordinating pricing and developing tenders that are commercially sound and aligned with the business’s objectives.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and our internal teams, you'll help ensure each opportunity is thoroughly assessed and successful tenders are handed over smoothly for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, source, assess and follow up bid leads and new project opportunities across residential and commercial construction.
• Review incoming tender invitations, project leads, drawings, specifications and documentation to determine project scope, requirements and viability.
• Manage tenders from initial opportunity through to pricing, preparation, submission and follow-up.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, bills of quantities and supporting tender documentation as required.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, clarify scope and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop commercially competitive tenders that account for project requirements, costs, risks and potential efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track bid leads, tender progress, submission deadlines and outcomes to support effective pipeline management.
• Maintain and continually update estimating databases, cost plans and pricing information.
• Manage multiple estimating opportunities and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and presentation.
• Prepare comprehensive handovers of successful tenders to Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Support project teams with procurement, pricing queries and cost-related matters throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, tender strategies and business development opportunities.

About You

You're an experienced estimator with a strong understanding of construction costs, tendering and the commercial factors that influence successful projects. You're proactive, organised and commercially minded. You understand the importance of building a healthy pipeline of opportunities, following up bid leads and developing strong relationships that help turn potential projects into real outcomes. You're confident working independently, communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and enjoy collaborating with a team that values quality, accountability and results.

What you'll bring

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction estimating.
• Experience across residential and/or commercial construction, with the ability to work across both sectors.
• Demonstrated experience preparing estimates, managing tenders and coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• The ability to identify, assess and follow up bid leads and project opportunities.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quantities and cost planning.
• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with estimating software; Procore experience will be highly regarded.
• A building or construction trade qualification is desirable but not essential.

Above all, you'll bring initiative, accountability and a genuine interest in helping the business identify opportunities, win quality projects and achieve sustainable growth.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your estimating expertise with business development, take ownership of bid leads and contribute to projects across residential and commercial construction, we'd love to hear from you.