Estimator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Estimator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to work on tenders across mulitple sectors
• Long term career opportunity to work with an award-winning national contractor
• Be recognised and rewarded for your contribution

• Opportunity to work on a high profile, challenging and rewarding projects.
• Long term career opportunity with an award-winning national contractor.

About the role

To ensure our ongoing success in the Queensland market, Watpac is currently looking for an Estimator to join the Qld Construction team to work on large on a high profile projects. Based from our Newstead head office, your role will be to compile tenders and cost plans in a concise and accurate manor enabling management to make informed decisions leading to competitive and profitable projects.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare tenders on the basis of Lump Sum, D&C, GMP, turnkey and other forms of delivery;
• Establish and manage project cost plans from conception to completion;
• Monitor project costs, providing cost alternatives and cost reporting as required;
• Be skilled in the feasibility and costing of development projects, for internal or external clients and be able to assist the team in skilfully negotiating tenders, conditions etc. with client.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• A bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar relevant discipline;
• Proven experience as an Estimator or Cost Planner on commercial construction projects;
• Clear understanding of industry construction techniques and proficient and proven skills in estimating software;
• Understanding of construction contracts, design and the resultant cost implications;
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the external and internal business environment.

About Watpac

As a Watpac employee, you will be part of one of Australia’s leading construction and civil and mining contracting businesses. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange since 1985, we are a strong, experienced company with a solid reputation for delivering safe and quality projects across the country. Operating as one team, you will be joining over 1,000 dedicated and innovative Watpac employees who each have an unwavering commitment to our values, and to the safety and wellbeing of each other, our contractors and communities.

Our Construction Queensland team has delivered some of the state’s most iconic projects including Skilled Park, Metricon Stadium , Queensland Institute of Medical Research Central Building, the Translational Research Institute and 180 Brisbane. The team is currently delivering a diverse portfolio of work including Mary Lane, the Queensland Schools PPP Project and the North Queensland Stadium.

Our Benefits

• Health and wellbeing, technology, financial, leisure and home improvement discounts.
• Access to a Healthy Foundations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Young Professionals Program.

This is your opportunity to build a challenging and exciting career path with an industry leader. We attribute our successes to our innovative, driven and diverse team and offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible, supportive benefits and development programs.

*** Agency applications will not be accepted.