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Senior Estimator

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Caboolture, QLD
A$102,726-$107,579 p/a
Construction → Estimating
Full-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by leading and coordinating a team of Estimators and managing complex estimating projects.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Facilitating and coordinating estimating activities to achieve successful project delivery outcomes.
  • Managing the delivery of estimating programs and projects particularly those deemed medium to high risk, significant or complex in nature.
  • Producing high quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy, Minor Works, local instructions and tendering and contract methods, and client requirements.
  • Undertaking research and development in project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery processes and procurement practices.
  • Reporting on relevant estimating projects and/or programs providing information on volume, requests, clients, locations, acceptance rates, costs, schedule of rates, margins and productivity.
  • Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.
  • Enhancing client relationships through effective communication, sound negotiation and the provision of timely, professional, competitive estimates.
  • Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

Additional requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in compiling and project managing complex estimating projects in a building construction and maintenance environment.
  • Thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Gavin Bagnall on 0499 858 711 or [email protected]

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/647213/25
Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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