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QBuild is expanding! Join Qbuild as a Senior Estimator for an exciting career opportunity to coordinate and manage estimating activities including budget control, client communication, the allocation of internal resources and specialist subcontractors.

Job details

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 a team of Estimators and managing complex estimating projects.

Duties and skills involved:

• Lead and assist a team of Estimators and support staff to achieve successful project delivery outcomes.
• Manage the delivery of estimating programs and projects, particularly those deemed medium to high risk, significant, or complex in nature.
• Produce high-quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and client requirements.
• Undertake research and development in project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery processes, and procurement practices.
• Report on relevant estimating projects and/or programs, providing information on volume, requests, clients, locations, acceptance rates, costs, schedule of rates, margins, and productivity.
• Enhance client relationships and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with human resource practices, employment equity, anti-discrimination, and workplace health and safety principles.

Preferred skills and experience:

• 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 or your application please contact Daniel Richards, daniel.richards@epw.qld.gov.au or 0477 333 323.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/649304/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025

Further information

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

Two positions are available.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide HPW (PDF, 363KB)
  
  
  649304 25 Role Description (PDF, 210KB)
  Role Description