Estimator
- Posted 18 March 2024
- Salary120K - 160K
- LocationSydney
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC CoverConstruction
- Reference3760798
Job description
- Work in a supportive environment with a high performing team
- Price works valued from $1M - $10M
- Pathway to into a senior role.
Our client is a design-driven boutique builder with offices in Sydney and Brisbane who pride themselves on working a little differently to their peers by investing time in the front end of the projects to achieve better efficiencies for clients.
They have built a solid reputation working with clients on a range of building works including new builds, refurbishments and fitouts of retail, hospitality and commercial projects
Culture
Our client is privately owned builder, senior management are from a tier one/two background and the team are energetic and high performing. The senior management have pulled together their years of experience working within a tier one environment and tweaked the structure to create a flexible and agile culture.
You will be joining a stable, high achieving team that has been curated and handpicked by the State Manager over the last 18 mths
The Opportunity
- Reporting directly Estimating Manager you will be reasonable for pricing projects from $1M - $10M, 60% of the work this builder undertakes is fitout / refurbishment and 40% new works.
- As an estimator you will not just be stuck in a corner and asked to price BOQ’s, you will visit sites, regularly interact with the clients and work very closely with the delivery teams throughout the construction phase
- This is a great opportunity for a tertiary qualified Estimator to join a business with an excellent culture who is growing.
- The current manager will pout the time and effort into providing proper training with the idea that one day they could become the Estimating Manager.
Key Responsibilities will include
- Review tender and contract documentation.
- Attend site inspections with client & subcontractors.
- Prepare tender packages.
- Request and review subcontractor & supplier quotations.
- Measure and prepare detailed bill of quantities.
- Issue client Requests for Information.
- Prepare Tender submissions inclusive of tender schedules, construction methodologies, construction programs, staging plans, etc.
- 3+ years estimating experience within local commercial market
- Conversant with trades and services associated with commercial sector
- A good understanding of construction methodologies & market rates.
- A good understanding of BCA requirements.
- High attention to detail.
- Good verbal & written communication skills.
- Experience in using Buildsoft