Construction Project Estimator

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia McNab Full time

About McNab

We are a leading construction, development and property group in Australia with a turnover exceeding $1 billion annually. Our company culture centers around genuine care for our staff, customers and stakeholders.

As a Senior Estimator/Cost Planner at McNab, you will be responsible for creating strategies to win work and collaborating with colleagues to achieve success. You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including multi-story residential, retail and industrial developments, with an estimated salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum based on your experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong QS background, proficiency in Buildsoft and/or CostX, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with local subcontractors and understand the market.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including birthday leave, annual health and fitness subsidy, parental leave program, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and internal development opportunities through tailored training programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop project estimates and cost plans for tender submissions.
  • Collaborate with operational team members on tender programs and buildability.
  • Prepare subcontractor packages, bill of quantities, and assist in developing tender strategies.
  • Conduct post-tender negotiations and prepare contract and costing documentation for construction teams.
  • Work closely with key leaders in the business to drive successful outcomes.

About this Role:

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff. We leverage the entire McNab Group to deliver certainty for our clients at a time of unprecedented uncertainty in the industry.

What We Offer:

  • Birthday leave.
  • Annual health and fitness subsidy.
  • Parental leave program.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Internal development opportunities through tailored training programs.

Our company's promise is to deliver so well that our customers are proud to wear a McNab T-Shirt on weekends. Delivering on this promise really well drives us at McNab, from recruiting and training to performance and promotion, everything we do centres around this commitment.



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