Estimator (Remedial)

The Business

This is a wellestablished remedial construction specialist delivering building rectification works across the Gold Coast. The business focuses on qualityled projects typically ranging up to $300k with the majority of work involving water ingress remediation remedial concrete repairs window/door replacement and exterior façade works for body corporate clients.

With a strong inbound pipeline and an integrityfirst approach the company is highly selective about the work it undertakes prioritising technically sound solutions over volume. Supported by an experienced delivery team and strong senior oversight the business offers longterm stability a collaborative culture and a genuine commitment to doing work properly.

Now they are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team due to strong and sustained growth.

The Role

This role presents an opportunity to make an immediate impact by increasing throughput while maintaining high standards of technical accuracy commercial judgment and client trust. The position is handson and sitefocused ideally suited to an estimator who is comfortable engaging directly with clients assessing defects on site and leading the estimating process from inspection through to tender submission.

Types of Work

Remedial concrete repairs

Water ingress investigations and rectification

Windows and doors

Exterior and highrise remedial works

Remedial Waterproofing

Predominantly body corporate driven projects

The Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission ensuring pricing strategies align with business objectives and market conditions.
  
• Produce complete accurate and commercially sound estimates using firstprinciples costing.
  
• Critically review drawings specifications defect reports and site information to fully understand scope constructability and risk.
  
• Identify assess and price project risks including access constraints safety considerations staging requirements and latent conditions.
  
• Develop and define construction methodologies that optimise cost programme safety and quality outcomes.
  
• Source evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing ensuring best value and robust commercial terms.
  
• Lead value engineering initiatives to improve project outcomes while maintaining compliance and performance requirements.
  
• Manage tender communications including RFIs clarifications and tender presentations with clients and consultants.
  
• Review validate and sign off estimates prepared by junior estimators ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  
• Coordinate and deliver detailed handovers to project delivery teams clearly documenting assumptions inclusions exclusions risks and margins.
  
• Undertake posttender and postproject reviews to analyse outcomes and drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and processes.
  
• Ensure all estimates comply with relevant Australian Standards NCC/BCA requirements and safety obligations.
  
• Maintain and refine cost databases benchmarks and pricing models to reflect current market conditions.
  
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior estimating staff supporting capability development within the team.
  
• Exercise strong commercial judgment when assessing bid viability margin strategy and go/nogo decisions.
  

The Requirements

• Proven experience estimating remedial construction or similar defectdriven building works
  
• Strong understanding of water ingress concrete repair and façade-related issues
  
• Confidence attending site inspections and discussing technical issues with clients
  
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical qualityfocused mindset
  
• High integrity and professionalism in all client and internal interactions
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and justify estimates
  
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with estimating spreadsheets
  
• The ability to work independently while contributing to team culture
  

Why this business

• Salary up to $140000 subject to experience and review
  
• Company vehicle Fuel Toll
  
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate
  
• No weekends
  
• Integrityfirst qualitydriven business
  
• Strong pipeline of work with longterm stability
  
• Flexible hours to support family commitments
  
• Closed over Christmas
  
• Regular social events including EOFY and Christmas functions
  
• Strong employee retention and genuine care for staff wellbeing
  
• Training and development
  

Next Steps

Should this sound like an opportunity youd like to hear more about please contact Miranda on (07)or send through an updated CV through to