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Senior Estimator


Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Caboolture

Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!

QBuild is expanding! Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a Senior Estimator coordinating and managing estimating activities including budget control, client communication, the allocation of internal resources. You will enhance client relationships, embed contract and tender management best practice and manage compliance across projects and minor works.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Construction & Architecture
Classification OO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/647213/25
Closing date 21-Jul-2025
Job duration
Contact person Gavin Bagnall
Contact details Phone: 0499 858 711
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QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government.  It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by leading and coordinating a team of Estimators and managing complex estimating projects.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Facilitating and coordinating estimating activities to achieve successful project delivery outcomes.
  • Managing the delivery of estimating programs and projects particularly those deemed medium to high risk, significant or complex in nature.
  • Producing high quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy, Minor Works, local instructions and tendering and contract methods, and client requirements.
  • Undertaking research and development in project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery processes and procurement practices.
  • Reporting on relevant estimating projects and/or programs providing information on volume, requests, clients, locations, acceptance rates, costs, schedule of rates, margins and productivity.
  • Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.
  • Enhancing client relationships through effective communication, sound negotiation and the provision of timely, professional, competitive estimates.
  • Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

Additional requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in compiling and project managing complex estimating projects in a building construction and maintenance environment.
  • Thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Gavin Bagnall on 0499 858 711 or gavin.bagnall@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:    QLD/647213/25
Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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