Job title: Intermediate to Senior Estimator
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Other Locations
Industry: Commercial Construction
Salary $140000 - $1800000 per annum
Reference: BH-14261
Contact name: Neil Powell
Contact email: neil.powell@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description

THE COMPANY

  • Leading tier 3 builder specialising in high spec commercial projects spanning government, education and other social infrastructure builders

  • Centrally located offices with parking options, as well as good public transport links

  • Strong training & development program and exciting social club for staff and their families

THE ROLE

  • Join a team of 8 in the preconstruction team including Estimators, Design Managers and administration support

  • You will be running your tender with a high degree of independence, typically $10m+ in value

  • Interesting projects – no two are ever the same

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 builder gained over a several years

  • 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 or similar


THE BENEFITS

  • Exceptional management team that mentor and develop their staff – you will learn from the very best

  • A great company culture of support, success and shared responsibility – there is a unique vibe about this company.

  • Strong work/life balance

  • Salary packages in the $140k-$180k range depending on your skills and experience.


HOW TO APPLY

  • Follow the links below and apply online, or:

  • Email your resume direct to neil.powell@fetchrecruit.com.au

  • For a confidential chat about this role contact Neil Powell on 0432 538 193