Senior Estimator

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We're seeking a Senior Estimator to join Fleetwood's Victorian Design & Estimating team, supporting modular construction projects across education, health, social housing, defence, government and commercial sectors.

You'll prepare accurate, commercially sound estimates and tenders, collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Project Delivery and Sales, and provide leadership and technical support to the estimating team.

This is an opportunity to influence project strategy and bid success on complex, high-value projects, that is transforming the way Australia builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and prepare accurate quantity take-offs, BOQs, cost estimates and first-principles pricing.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, cost drivers and pricing impacts arising from design, specification or delivery changes.
• Prepare RFQs and scopes of work, and source, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Collaborate with Design, Sales, Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams, providing pre- and post-contract cost support.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to clarify project requirements.
• Maintain estimating databases, market pricing and cost benchmarks.
• Peer review estimates, mentor Estimators and support continuous improvement.
• Comply with document control, reporting and quality requirements.

About You
Essential

• Minimum five years' estimating experience in construction, manufacturing, modular construction or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building trades and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret architectural, engineering and tender documentation and complete detailed take-offs and first-principles estimates.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify risks, opportunities and pricing anomalies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Highly Regarded

• Modular, prefabricated or off-site construction experience.
• Experience with CostX and EstimateOne, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to established subcontractor and supplier networks in Victoria.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant standards.
• Relevant trade, tertiary or industry qualifications.

Why Fleetwood?

• Work on meaningful projects across education, health, housing, defence and government.
• Join an experienced national team with a growing Victorian pipeline and opportunities to influence estimating best practice.
• Access ongoing learning, career development and flexible working arrangements following onboarding.
• Benefit from paid parental leave, employee discounts, recognition and wellbeing programs.
• Flexible salary packaging, including novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Be part of an ASX-listed organisation committed to Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Safe Together and Innovation.

About the Company
Fleetwood Australia is redefining construction through modular building. With more than 60 years' experience and a national presence, we deliver projects across education, social housing, health, aged care, defence and government.
  
Our purpose is to lead the reimagining of sustainable spaces and create places where people thrive. As our business transforms, we're looking for people who want to help shape its future.
  
We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work, and we're committed to creating a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment where our people can thrive.
  
Ready to help shape the future of construction and contribute to some of Victoria's most exciting modular building projects? We'd love to hear from you.