Permanent

Estimator

Posted on 13 March 26 by Nivana Johnson

  • Auckland
  • NZ$120000 - NZ$170000 per Year
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Job Description

My client is currently looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team.

Here are the top three reasons why this role stands out:

  1. Clear career progression – For the right person, there is a genuine pathway to progress into a Construction Lead or Commercial Manager role.
  2. Strong team culture – You’ll join a tight-knit and ambitious team where people work hard, support each other and enjoy the environment they’re building together.
  3. A business on the rise – If you’re an ambitious estimator who enjoys momentum, thrives on responsibility and wants to grow alongside a business that continues to expand, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading pricing and tender preparation across multiple projects
  • Managing 2–10 tenders at varying stages each week (projects up to approx. $6M)
  • Preparing detailed estimates, cost plans and pricing models
  • Reviewing drawings and completing take-offs using Bluebeam
  • Developing cost build-ups and tender submissions using Excel
  • Supporting project documentation and collaboration through Procore
  • Engaging subcontractors and suppliers to strengthen pricing competitiveness
  • Identifying commercial and delivery risks during the tender phase
  • Working closely with project teams to develop methodology and pricing strategy

What You’ll Bring

  • The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of estimating experience within a main contractor environment, with a strong track record delivering design & build projects.
  • You will have proven expertise pricing straight competitive tenders, developing construction methodologies and producing commercially robust submissions.
  • You’ll be confident working closely with project teams from early design through to tender submission, identifying risks, refining methodology and delivering accurate pricing that helps secure work.
  • Experience with Bluebeam, Excel and Procore (or similar systems) will be highly advantageous.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents or valid open work visa holders and legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

 

Job Information

Rate / Salary

NZ$120000 - NZ$170000 per Year

Sector

Construction

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-1276

Job Location