Estimator

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, our Melbourne based team delivers high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on site execution. With a growing pipeline in Victoria, we are establishing a strong local presence and looking for people who take pride in delivering quality projects.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a skilled and commercially minded Estimator with a strong background in commercial construction, known for your accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex project documentation.

You’re a proactive and solutions-focused professional who can work both independently and collaboratively, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

You also bring leadership potential, with a desire to mentor others and grow within the business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive, and commercially sound cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial construction projects, ensuring projects are well understood, risks are identified, and pricing strategies are aligned with business objectives, while supporting project feasibility and procurement planning. You will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to develop robust pricing strategies, identify risks and opportunities, and support project feasibility and planning.

Estimating & Tendering

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and documentation to define scope
• Manage the full tender process through to submission
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
• Source and negotiate competitive pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Compile high-quality tender submissions, including clarifications and exclusions

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with directors, project managers, and site teams
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants
• Build and maintain strong relationships across clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

Commercial & Strategic Input

• Support procurement strategies, budgeting, and cost planning
• Contribute to value engineering and project feasibility assessments
• Assist in improving estimating systems, processes, and workflows
• Work alongside business development on pipeline and strategy

WHAT’S NEXT

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.