Senior Estimator

About INTREC

INTREC is a well-established, privately owned company with over 30 years of delivering award-winning fitout, refurbishment, and construction projects along Australia's Eastern Seaboard. We have earned a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships across diverse sectors including Health, Education, Government, Commercial, Retail, and Hospitality.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator ready to advance their career into an Estimating Manager role within our Queensland branch. This position entails leading the Queensland tendering process and gradually taking full ownership of the estimating function in the region. The role will closely engage with senior leadership to secure commercial construction opportunities across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tender processes for commercial fitout, refurbishment, and construction projects.
• Review and analyze tender documents to fully understand project scope, risks, and commercial needs.
• Prepare precise tender estimates, cost plans, and budget forecasts.
• Identify and control commercial and project risks during tendering.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to craft competitive tender strategies.
• Guide and mentor junior estimating team members.
• Partner with Project Managers, Procurement, and Business Development for quality submissions.
• Monitor market trends, material costs, and labor rates to ensure pricing competitiveness.
• Contribute to enhancing estimating tools, databases, and workflows.
• Analyze project outcomes by comparing estimates with actual costs to foster continuous improvements.
• Prepare and present cost plans and commercial reports as required.
• Progressively assume full responsibility for Queensland estimations as you grow into the Estimating Manager role.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a tertiary qualification or trade experience in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in commercial construction estimating, preferably in a Senior Estimator capacity.
• Proven track record preparing successful tenders for projects up to $20 million in value.
• Familiarity with multiple procurement models including Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), Lump Sum, Design & Construct, and Construction Management.
• Skilled in preparing detailed tender programmes and customized project methodologies.
• Proficient in Cubit and Cubit Select estimating software.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods, materials, and labor costings.
• Strong commercial insight to assess project risks and create mitigation approaches.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and motivated to develop leadership skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, confident in building rapport with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tenders under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Mature readiness to embrace leadership and career progression.

Why Join INTREC?

• Clear advancement pathway from Senior Estimator to Estimating Manager.
• Opportunity to expand your leadership influence within Queensland estimating operations.
• Exposure to a broad spectrum of commercial fitout and construction projects.
• Close collaboration with seasoned senior leadership dedicated to your growth.
• Real career progression in a growing national company.
• Supportive work environment valuing teamwork, innovation, and consistent improvement.
• Customized learning development plans with a $2,000 annual allowance for external training after probation.
• Monthly Construction Lunch & Learn sessions.
• Employee Referral Bonus of $6,000.
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Program and wellness initiatives.

Additional Information

INTREC prefers to work with established recruitment partners and does not entertain unsolicited agency approaches or CV submissions.