About the Company

Our client is a well-established, design-driven builder delivering commercial, fitout, refurbishment, and new build projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of work regional and a collaborative culture built on quality and innovation, they are now seeking an experienced Estimating Manager, or Senior Estimator stepping up, to join their team in an established regional office

The Role
As the Estimating Manager, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end tendering, cost planning, and estimating process for regional projects. This is a pivotal position, instrumental in securing future work, driving profitability, and ensuring all submissions are accurate and timely.

You’ll partner closely with the Regional General Manager and Business Development Manager to shape winning strategies, foster client relationships, and lead a small team of estimators and bid coordinators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tender submissions from initial client brief to final lodgement.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and estimate preparation using real market data.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and mentor a team including cadet estimators and bid coordinators.
• Contribute to strategic bid planning and presentation in line with brand standards.
• Support post-submission activities, including interviews and delivery handovers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in an senior estimator or leadership role within commercial construction ($1M - $30M)
• Strong technical skills across estimating, bid strategy, and subcontractor engagement.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management abilities.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach to leadership and mentoring.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive results in a regional environment.

Why Join?

• Key leadership role with impact on business growth in regional NSW.
• Open to someone based in Sydney that is willing to travel regularly to the Central West
• Be part of a national business with strong systems and a supportive culture.
• Work with a tight-knit regional team and access senior leadership.
• Competitive salary package ($180K - $200K) and long-term career opportunities.

Apply Now
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application below or contact Carmel Jones, Associate Director, for a confidential discussion on 0428 433 876.