Estimating Manager

About Us

Leaders in quality fit outs, refurbishments and construction. Since our establishment in 1995, we have completed nearly $3.5 billion dollars' worth of work across Australia. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, and Orange we have the ability to deliver projects across Australia in all key building sectors; including workspace, hospitality, education, government and healthcare. With annual revenues surpassing $200 million, we take pride in our financial security, and with zero debt and no overdraft, we consistently give back to our community.

Our people are the driving force behind the reliability and success of the projects we undertake. They are more than employees, they are individuals with diverse views, techniques and strategies who form part of a highly dynamic team, capable of moving forward with confidence into every project.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Estimating Manager based in Orange (remote arrangements are available). This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of tender submissions, ensuring accurate calculations and pricing are prepared in alignment with client requirements and project specifications.

The Estimating Manager will play a strategic role in driving successful bid outcomes by maintaining high standards in tender documentation, fostering collaboration across departments, and identifying cost-effective solutions.

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Client Relationships: building trust through professional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring accurate, timely estimates that reflect client briefs while identifying opportunities to strengthen stakeholder connections.
• Bid Management: Working closely with the General Manager to effectively manage and monitor the bid process, ensuring all presentations and submissions are within required frameworks; serves as the primary point of contact following bid submission, providing ongoing communication and support to stakeholders, and leading the seamless handover.
• Tender submission: Ensure project delivery teams are fully briefed on all relevant tender details and post-tender information to support project initiation; participate in tender interviews with clients and consultants, leading pre-interview strategy meetings with the team.
• Estimate: Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates in line with client specifications and project scope; Coordinate with internal departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather necessary pricing, technical input, and project data
• Leadership: Demonstrate leadership by guiding projects, influencing stakeholders, and fostering effective cross-team collaboration

What we are looking for:

• 3-5 years of experience as an Estimating Manager
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse team to gain optimal performance and collaboration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders; Ability to demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment; Risk assessor (risk averse)

What we offer:

• Inclusive culture: Be part of our people-first culture; Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025 Certified
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance and accommodate individual needs
• Landmark projects: Work on continuously exciting and impactful projects
• Paid Leave: Various paid leave options to support work-life balance
• Bonus: Company-wide annual bonus scheme
• Wellbeing: The business offers a range of valuable benefits designed to enhance employee well-being and support their professional growth

How to Apply:

Ready to make your mark? Send your resume and cover letter to We appreciate your interest and time in applying for this role.

At Renascent, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are at the heart of who we are. We warmly invite culturally diverse groups and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

Please note, only candidates moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

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