Job title: Senior Estimator
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Melbourne, Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
Industry: Commercial Construction
Salary $200000 - $240000 per annum
Reference: BH-15716
Contact name: Neil Powell
Contact email: neil.powell@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description
THE COMPANY
  • Major builder working with repeat clients in the commercial, industrial and retail arena
  • Diverse range of new build, refurbishment, and fitout projects, many D&C from $5m right up to $80m or more
  • Centrally located offices with 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, with ample support on larger scale $20m+ projects
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 10+ yrs.
  • 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 – you will be required to do your own measure

THE BENEFITS
 
  • Exceptional leadership team to work with. Report to an Estimating Manager, whilst the State Manager and Construction Managers take a keen interest in the front end of the company’s  projects.
  • A great company culture of support, success and shared responsibility – there is a unique vibe about this company.
  • Strong work/life balance. Typical work hours for their Estimating teams are 8am-5pm.
  • Salary package in the $200k - $240k 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

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