Estimator

Estimator

Salary:

$60 - 62

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Brisbane - QLD 

Industry:

Construction & Engineering

Reference:

1007DD

Contact Name:

Daniel Driver

Contact Email:

daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

09-Jul-2025

This state department is looking for an experienced Estimator to support a high-volume program of building and maintenance projects in the Cairns region. This is a contract position with the potential to extend, and you’ll be working closely with project teams across government departments to deliver high-quality outcomes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare accurate and timely estimates, quotations, and tender documents for a range of construction projects.
  • Develop project trade packages, material lists, and construction programs.
  • Provide supervisory support for the delivery of construction, maintenance, and upgrade works.
  • Assist in planning and delivering projects with field staff, office staff, and subcontractors.
  • Undertake building condition assessments and inspections, including identifying and collecting asbestos samples for testing.
  • Conduct tenancy inspections and maintenance referrals, particularly for Government Employee Housing.
  • Promote and enforce safety practices across all projects, including site WHS inspections, documentation reviews, and staff education.
  • Support ongoing WHS audits and safety systems in collaboration with the Regional WHS Advisor.
  
  
Successful candidate
  • A construction industry trade qualification (highly desirable).
  • A current General Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
  • Proven experience estimating for a variety of building projects.
  • Strong coordination and supervisory skills to manage workloads across multiple teams.
  • A keen eye for detail and commitment to safety and compliance.
  • The ability to manage a high volume of estimating requests, particularly for Department of Education projects and Western team workloads.


If you are a candidate based in the FNQ region with a background in the estimating space relevant to the building construction industry, this is the opportunity for you! 

Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au today & give me a call on 0466 265 446 today to discuss further!
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