Commercial Estimator

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Some of the key benefits of joining Programmed include:

• Play a key role in securing and shaping major facilities management contracts
• Full-time permanent opportunity based in Melbourne with flexible working arrangements
• Work alongside experienced commercial, operational and bid management professionals
• Career progression opportunities within a leading national organisation
• Exposure to large-scale Hard FM and infrastructure contracts
• Paid parental leave and employee benefits program
• Supportive culture focused on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

About the Opportunity

Programmed Facility Management is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to join our growing commercial team based in Melbourne.

This position plays a critical role in the preparation of accurate, commercially competitive and risk-aligned pricing submissions across a range of Facilities Management, Hard FM and maintenance opportunities.

Working closely with operational stakeholders, finance teams, business development professionals and contract executives, you will develop pricing models, cost estimates and commercial submissions that support successful tender outcomes whilst ensuring profitability and contractual compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with strong analytical capability, stakeholder management skills and an understanding of technical maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate pricing models and cost estimates for facilities management, maintenance and technical services contracts.
• Analyse scopes of work, asset data, labour requirements, material costs and subcontractor pricing.
• Build commercially competitive submissions that balance profitability, risk and market competitiveness.
• Coordinate pricing inputs from operational, technical, procurement and finance stakeholders.
• Prepare financial models, commercial documentation and executive approval presentations.
• Support tender, bid and proposal development from initial pricing through to submission.
• Assess commercial risks, assumptions, exclusions and contract requirements.
• Monitor project milestones and tender deadlines to ensure timely delivery of submissions.
• Contribute to transition planning and post-award contract implementation activities.
• Assist in the continuous improvement and standardisation of estimating processes and pricing methodologies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially astute professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions.

You will also possess:

• Previous experience as a Commercial Estimator, Facilities Management Estimator, Commercial Analyst or similar role.
• Experience developing pricing models for maintenance, facilities management, construction, infrastructure or technical services contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Experience presenting pricing recommendations and commercial outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Highly Regarded

• Trade qualification or technical background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Building or Facilities Management.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Hard FM, Infrastructure or Maintenance Services environments.
• Experience managing KPI, SLA and abatement pricing models.
• Advanced capability in Microsoft PowerPoint and commercial reporting.
• Experience participating in contract transitions and mobilisation activities.

About Us

Programmed Facility Management is a leading provider of asset management, facilities maintenance and project management services across a multitude of industries.

Working with Programmed means becoming part of a business that values its people, prioritises safety and supports career development. We take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while fostering a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Work With Us

Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities. Apply today.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities.

If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.