Job title: Estimator
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Melbourne, Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
Industry: Permanent Recruitment, Commercial Construction
Salary $140000 - $180000 per annum
Reference: BH-14034
Contact name: Neil Powell
Contact email: neil.powell@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description
THE COMPANY
  • Fantastic commercial builder with 100+ staff and $100m+ turnover
  • Join an established Estimating team of 5, reporting to the Estimating Manager with ample submissions and admin support.
  • A supportive and collaborative culture – there are simply no egos here
  • Interesting mix of projects - commercial, educational, institutional, government, aged care and more
 
DUTIES
  • Sub-contractor selection and issue of tender documentation for pricing
  • Attending client tender briefings and site inspections
  • Sourcing best rates from suppliers
  • Taking off quantities and preparing rated bills
  • Preparing scopes of work
  • Submitting requests for clarification during the tender process
  • Chasing up sub-contractor pricing to meet deadlines
  • Comparison and following up clarifications from quotations received
  • Assist in preparing all required tender submission documentation
  • Attend tender review meetings with management team
  • Providing further information as requested once tenders have been submitted
  • Preparing cost plan budgets from early concept stage drawings
  • Assistance in the valuation of variations as required
  • Providing further clarifications during the course of a project to clients & project teams
  • Carrying out value management cost saving exercises
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • A solid base working within Estimating within a commercial or high end residential builder
  • Good knowledge of commercial building methodology and an ability to interpret building plans and specifications
  • Outstanding communication and relationship building skills – you must be able to maintain existing subcontractor relationships and develop new ones in time
  • Experience in the use of Buildsoft Cubit, CostX or similar
 
THE BENEFITS
 
  • Exceptional management team that mentor and develop their staff – you will learn from the very best
  • Handy offices in Melbourne’s not far from the CBD with easy parking and train station a 3 minute walk away
  • A great company culture of support, success and shared responsibility – there is a unique vibe about this company.
  • Salary packages in the $130k - $180k range
 
HOW TO APPLY
  • Follow the links below and apply online, or:
  • Email your resume direct to powell@fetchrecruit.com.au
  • For a confidential chat about this role contact Neil Powell on 0432 538 193

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