Estimator at Alder Constructions

Job Description:

Latest job information from Alder Constructions for the position of Estimator. If the Estimator vacancy in Helensvale QLD matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Alder Group proudly celebrated 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams together under one roof to deliver building, civil, and infrastructure projects.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our established Asset Renewal team. As the Estimator, you will play a crucial role in our project development process and lead the bid preparation for tenders for projects across the stunning Gold Coast.

Our Asset Renewal team works on diverse projects ranging from $500k to $10m, including cladding, 

podium refurbishments, concrete repairs, structural steel repairs, and bespoke high-rise repairs. No two projects are ever the same!

The team you would be joining are a group of hardworking, motivated individuals who pride themselves on their successful track record of tendering and delivering high-quality construction projects. Ideally, you will possess experience in estimating and construction, along with a strong background in administration and data entry.

About the role:

• Manage pricing for tender submissions on a variety of commercial projects.
• Maintain the competitive edge in tenders currently being experienced by Alder Constructions.
• Work with other senior members of the business to procure future work opportunities.
• Review and critically assess estimates provided by quantity surveyors/subcontractor pricing.
• Provide estimating advice and comparative cost advice for alternatives if offered.
• Identify risks and opportunities in design and tender documents and explore alternatives in order to ensure the targeted project margin is met or exceeded.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors and the supply chain to promote strong relationships.
• Mentor and be involved in the development of junior team members.
• Be involved in project delivery from tender to completion.

• Management of Benchmarking databases and supplier cost databases.

About You - Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in estimating projects up to the value of $50m.
• Experience in procuring Design and Construct tenders.
• Demonstrated a high level of accuracy in building takeoffs and rate buildups.
• A solid understanding of both public and private sectors.
• Extensive computer skills in working with Buildsoft's Cubit and Bartender software systems, Estimate One, Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel spreadsheets, and Benchmarking databases.

• Can work successfully in a team, our company culture is a huge part of our success.
• Are a natural problem solver and enjoy planning and troubleshooting.
• Be innovative and creative to promote competitive tender outcomes.

About the business

If you are looking for a role which is exciting, offers stability and flexibility and allows you to have exposure to different projects then this could be the role for you! Here at Alder Group we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, health, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe, all thanks to our great team, which you could be part of!

What we offer

• Full-time position
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Social get-togethers - including our annual Alder family Christmas getaway.
• Healthy minds and bodies - a confidential employee assistance program
• We live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.

Requirements

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Job Info:

• Company: Alder Constructions
• Position: Estimator
• Work Location: Helensvale QLD
• Country: AU

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