Lead Estimator & Pre-Contract Manager

Were not hiring an estimator. Were hiring someone to own the commercial engine of a business scaling toward $50M.

Danrae Group has been NSWs trusted name in remedial waterproofing and roofing since 1996 family-owned No Leaks. Guaranteed. Were growing fast and this year were targeting $7M in gross profit sales. This role sits at the centre of that growth.

This isnt a job where you price a quote and hand it off. Youll own the deal from first take-off through to contract signature pricing it right protecting our position on every contract term and handing a clean fully documented job to our delivery team. If youve ever watched a great quote turn into a bad job because nobody checked the contract terms you know exactly why this role exists.

What youll own

• Pricing that protects margin. Accurate take-offs and estimates across remedial waterproofing and roofing tenders using SimPRO and other related tools
• Contract risk before its someone elses problem. Review every head contract for liquidated damages retention defects liability and indemnity clauses before we submit and negotiate the commercial terms that matter.
• A clean handover every time. Build the full contract handover pack and walk our delivery team through it before mobilisation so nothing falls through the cracks between winning the job and running it.
• A high-performing estimating team. Youll have an estimator reporting to you this is a leadership role not a solo pricing seat.
• A seat in the strategy conversation. Contribute directly to Danraes growth milestones as we scale toward $50M.

What were looking for

• Solid estimating experience in construction remedial building works or a related trade waterproofing or roofing background highly regarded
• Commercial confidence: you understand contracts margin and risk not just take-offs
• SimPRO or equivalent construction estimating software experience
• Someone who leads youll have a direct report from day one
• A builders mindset: you see a gap in a process and you fix it not work around it

Why Danrae

Thirty years in business still family-owned and genuinely scaling not just talking about it. We run on open-book numbers real accountability and a seat at the table for people who want to grow with us. This role reports directly to the CEO.

Sound like you

Apply now or reach out directly at to learn more about where this role sits in Danraes next chapter.

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