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.
The Company:

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. 
Salary will be in line with experience however figures of between 120K – 160k can be expected. WE are happy to chat with someone that has 3 yrs expreince right up to 7 yrs
  
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.
Ideal Background
  • 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
If you feel you meet with above criteria and are interested to find out more about the position please apply for the position below or call Carmel Jones on 0428 433876