Senior Estimator

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Kapitol Group is seeking a Senior Estimator onsite in Melbourne to lead high-quality tender submissions for data centres, commercial towers, large residential and education projects, driving win rates and handover to delivery teams. With 10+ years in Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction, you will price medium-to-large builds, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, maintain cost databases, lead tender presentations, and mentor junior estimators while driving continual process improvements. Proficiency in CostX and EstimateOne and strong stakeholder management are essential. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase quantified wins, specific projects, and leadership outcomes, highlight collaboration with clients and consultants, and apply directly online as Kapitol manages this process internally.

At Kapitol, we're redefining what modern construction looks like. Recently voted Australia’s #1 Builder, we're known for delivering exceptional projects through innovation, technology, and an award-winning culture that puts our people first.

With a growing pipeline of Data Centres, Commercial Towers, Large-Scale Residential Developments and Education Projects, we're looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to help secure and shape our next generation of landmark projects.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Estimator, you'll play a critical role in winning work and driving project success from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of high-quality tender submissions and pricing proposals
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Source, analyse and negotiate contractor and supplier pricing
• Maintain accurate cost databases and benchmarking information
• Lead tender presentations and interviews
• Prepare construction budgets and hand over projects to delivery teams
• Mentor and develop Estimators across the business
• Drive continuous improvement across estimating systems and processes

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience as a Senior Estimator within Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction - Minimum 10 years
• Proven success pricing medium-to-large-scale building projects
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced CostX and EstimateOne capability
• Deep understanding of construction methodologies and procurement strategies
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for mentoring others

Why Kapitol?

At Kapitol, you'll join a business that is ambitious, fast-moving and genuinely people focused. We've built a culture where high performers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and career growth is accelerated.

What sets us apart:

• Australia's #1 Builder
• Industry-leading workplace culture and employee experience
• Modern construction practices powered by technology, digital engineering and innovation
• Exposure to some of Melbourne's most exciting projects
• Fast-tracked career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Collaborative, high-performing teams that genuinely enjoy what they do

If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity with a builder that's challenging industry norms and building the future of construction, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply directly. Kapitol is managing this recruitment process internally and will not accept agency-represented candidates or unsolicited introductions from recruitment agencies.