OO7 Senior Estimator

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Synergie Australia is seeking an OO7 Senior Estimator for a trusted Government client located in Caboolture.

 

The important parts:

Pay: $60–$65 per hour + Super | ⏳ Duration: starting as soon as possible to 19 March 2027 (potential for extension)

 

What you will be required to do:

As the Senior Estimator, you will:

• Prepare detailed construction estimates and quotations
• Complete material take-offs across multiple construction trades
• Lead and support estimators and business support employees
• Coordinate estimating programs and complex project requests
• Manage medium to high-risk estimating activities
• Review project documentation and determine labour and material requirements
• Prepare competitive estimates that meet customer requirements
• Ensure estimates comply with relevant procurement and tendering processes
• Apply applicable schedules of rates, margins and estimating methodologies
• Research construction costs, procurement practices and delivery methods
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting and programming
• Monitor estimating workloads, priorities and delivery timeframes
• Report on estimate volumes, acceptance rates, costs and productivity
• Build productive relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Negotiate estimating outcomes and clarify project requirements
• Manage employee performance and support capability development
• Maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment

 

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Demonstrated construction estimating experience
• Strong material take-off capability
• Experience estimating work across multiple construction disciplines
• Experience preparing detailed quotations and tender documentation
• Knowledge of construction materials, labour rates and project costs
• Experience coordinating complex or higher-risk estimating work
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to interpret plans, specifications and scopes of work
• Experience applying schedules of rates and commercial margins
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience leading or supporting estimating employees
• Strong customer service and stakeholder-management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Sound negotiation and commercial judgement
• The ability to manage competing requests and deadlines
• Strong reporting and Microsoft Excel capability

Experience within government building programs, minor works, procurement or multidisciplinary trade environments would be highly regarded.

 

What’s on offer for you:

• Two senior opportunities available in Caboolture
• Lead multidisciplinary estimating programs and complex projects
• Contract through to March 2027
• Possibility of extension
• Exposure to varied government building projects
• Opportunity to guide estimators and support employees
• Responsibility across estimating, reporting and client engagement
• Meaningful work supporting the delivery of public infrastructure

 

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.

If you’re ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 07 3225 7500

Synergie Australia connects people with safe, rewarding work across Australia. From temporary roles to permanent opportunities, we support you at every stage of your career. Learn more and view current opportunities at www.synergieaustralia.com.au