Estimator
Seeking a motivated Estimator to assist our team prepare concept, feasibility and detailed estimates of building and commercial construction works.
Summary about this job
Estimating
Company: Total Construction
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-9753-6023
Fax: +61-2-8364-4172
E-mail: n\a
Site: n\a
Detail information about job Estimator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- National construction company with diverse project portfolio
- Attractive salary package and benefits on offer - including parking
- Great culture
About the business and the role
Total Construction specialises in the design and construction of projects throughout Australia. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, we employ approximately 120 staff and have a national turnover of around $150 million.
Since our inception in 1995, we have provided innovative construction solutions across the aged care & health, food & beverage, renewable energies, commercial & industrial, airports & infrastructure, education & childcare, and fit-out (retail & clubs) sectors.
Job tasks and responsibilities
We are currently looking to employ an Estimator to assist our team prepare concept, feasibility and detailed estimates of building and commercial construction works. The successful applicant will assist the Estimating team to:
Analyse specifications, plans and related technical data to determine time, cost and labour requirements for the project works, tender bids and related commercial contracts.
Provide detailed budget estimates based on scopes of works provided by the clients to deliver financially responsible tender submissions.
Prepare tender packages to go to subcontractors and suppliers including as necessary, scopes of work, bills of quantities, selected drawings, specifications and other necessary documents.
Manage the inputting and maintaining of company databases, including actual cost / estimating unit rates, suppliers and subcontractors etc, to ensure estimates and costings are based on best price, quality and delivery
Liaise with various stakeholders, including project team members, clients, consultants, trade contractors and senior management as required
Skills and experience
To be successful in this position you will need:
Tertiary qualification in Construction, Engineering or Quantity Surveying
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
A working knowledge of building and construction practices
Ability to interpret and take off quantities from plans and drawings
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate at all levels
A sound knowledge of relevant computer software applications, e.g. Buildsoft, CostEX
If the above sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!!
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]