Estimating Manager

At INTREC, our difference is our people.For over 30 years, we've been delivering award-winning fitout, refurbishment and construction projects across Australia's Eastern Seaboard. As a privately owned business, we've built a reputation for quality, collaboration and long-term client relationships across a diverse range of sectors, including Health, Education, Government, Commercial, Retail and Hospitality.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our Queensland estimating function and play a pivotal role in securing major commercial construction opportunities across the state.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership team, shape tender strategy, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our Queensland business.

About the Role

As the Estimating Manager, you'll lead the Queensland Estimating team while driving the strategic approach to tenders, cost planning and submissions. You'll be responsible for pricing a diverse portfolio of commercial fitout, refurbishment and construction projects while ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with current market conditions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the Queensland Estimating team while driving consistency, continuous improvement and best-practice estimating processes
• Reviewing tender documentation to understand project scope, risks and commercial requirements
• Preparing accurate tender estimates, cost plans and budget estimates
• Identifying and managing commercial and project risks throughout the tender process
• Working closely with senior leadership to develop winning tender strategies
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Procurement and Business Development teams to deliver high-quality submissions
• Monitoring current market trends, material pricing and labour rates to ensure competitive pricing
• Maintaining and improving estimating systems, databases and processes
• Reviewing project outcomes by comparing estimated versus actual costs to drive continuous improvement
• Preparing and presenting cost plans and commercial reports as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification or trade background in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years' experience within the commercial construction industry
• Proven experience leading successful tenders for fitout, refurbishment and construction projects valued up to $20 million
• Strong proficiency using Cubit and Cubit Select
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology, materials and labour costing
• Demonstrated experience identifying commercial risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Previous leadership experience mentoring and developing estimating teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

Why Join INTREC?

• Join an award-winning, privately owned commercial construction company with over 30 years of success
• Lead a high-performing estimating team delivering diverse commercial fitout, refurbishment and construction projects
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team where your ideas and expertise are valued
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing national business
• Flexible and supportive culture that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
• Tailored learning and development plans, plus a $2,000 annual external training allowance (post-probation)
• Annual salary reviews based on performance
• Monthly Construction Lunch & Learns
• $6,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Access to our Employee Wellbeing Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Fresh fruit, healthy snacks and regular team events

If you're a commercially minded Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager looking to make an impact within a growing national contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the INTREC team.

Note to recruitment agencies: INTREC has preferred recruitment partners in place and does not accept unsolicited agency referrals or resumes.