For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.
Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
Employee referral bonuses
Access to personal and financial counselling services
Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
Access to rugby tickets during the season
Job Description
About the Role:
The core focus of the role is to deliver accurate and comprehensive project budgets and cost estimates for large and complex projects to support competitive tendering processes, with key responsibilities including:
Prepare initial cost plans for tenders, considering all aspects of the project and highlighting any relevant risks or opportunities.
Ensure pricing includes allowances for our commitment to safety, specific impacts under the FSC accreditation, government requirements related to targets, and sustainability initiatives.
Deliver accurate trade break ups of documentation and ensure coverage of market through trade subcontractors, ensuring contractors receive a comprehensive summary of scope and program.
Ensure market coverage through utilising networks of subcontractors and consultants to ensure that the price received will meet the scope and requirements and support a strong financial outcome.
Utilise the relevant software to upload relevant information and prepare subcontractor pricing comparisons and analysis of any risks, or opportunities related to price and / or time.
Record cost and program data, and any other relevant information from the tender submission and ensure that it is accessible for future bids.
Conduct regular meetings with key subcontractors throughout the tender period to ensure we obtain the most competitive pricing and accurate bids.
Prepare and present rated and coded Bill of Quantities and/or cost plan for internal review and follow up with subcontractors to ensure accuracy, confirm pricing and negotiate relevant conditions.
Prepare job files for handover of successful tenders to the project team, including the preparation of project budgets for review.
Provide input into alternative program, material, labour and budget solutions priced by subcontractors and share with the bid team working on the tender.
Support team and personal development by training and coaching estimators and cost planners.
Proactively engage with the market to ensure consistent coverage for major trades and ensure the best possible pricing and knowledge on opportunities for value engineering and to reduce time.
Desired Skills and Experience
An ability to manage workload with changing priorities and meet established timeframes.
Demonstrated strong network of relevant subcontractors and suppliers.
An ability to identify and evaluate risk and opportunities through the pricing assessment process
Ability to use relevant software such as Buildsoft or CostX
Education / Experience
Demonstrated experience in working in an estimating or cost planning role with proven success.
Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
Why Buildcorp?
We are looking for aspirational and motivated people to join a high-performing team that is focused on delivering the best projects, in an environment that recognized and rewards values and culture. In addition, we offer:
Structured career development and mentoring
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Exposure to commercial construction projects and cost management processes
Additional paid leave options and employee benefits
Opportunities to engage with the Buildcorp Foundation and community initiatives
If you’re eager to continue growing your career in new build and cost planning within a supportive and dynamic team,apply now.
