Estimator - Commercial Construction

Great projects are won at tender.

Key Integrated is a commercial construction company delivering projects for established clients across the public and private sectors. To keep building our pipeline, we're looking for an experienced Estimator to join our estimating team.

In this role you'll take tenders from the first review of the documents through to submission. Your work will shape what we bid, how we bid it, and the projects we go on to deliver.

What you'll do

Review tender documents, drawings and specifications, then build detailed, accurate estimates

Take off and price materials, labour and plant

Run trade packages: get in subcontractor and supplier quotes, compare them and level them

Spot risks, opportunities and value-engineering options before they cost us

Price D&C projects alongside architects, engineers and design teams

Prepare EOI and prequalification submissions

Attend pre-tender meetings, site inspections and client briefings

Prepare cost breakdowns, tender submissions and project budgets

Hand over a clean, well-documented estimate to the delivery team once a job is won

Run post-tender reviews and benchmark pricing to keep improving our win rate

What you'll bring

6+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction

Working knowledge of Buildsoft, Cubit or similar estimating software, and solid Excel skills

The ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings with confidence

A strong understanding of construction methods, materials and sequencing

Sharp commercial sense and strong negotiation skills

Attention to detail, plus the ability to manage several tenders at once and hit deadlines

Strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, or the drive to build them

Highly regarded

Experience estimating D&C projects

A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field

Knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards and local regulations

Why Key Integrated

Varied commercial work across a range of sectors and project types

A team that values accurate numbers over guesswork and backs its estimators

Real input into tender strategy and which projects we pursue

You'll see your estimates through to delivery on site

Attractive salary package.

If you're an estimator who takes pride in getting the numbers right and wants your work to count, we'd like to hear from you.

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