Building Cadet/Junior Estimator/CA

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Building Cadet/Junior Estimator/CA. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Construction firm established 30+ years
• Full time position that can work around Uni timetable
• Head office in Redland Bay with sites around SE Brisbane and CBD

A privately owned commercial construction company that has been delivering quality projects across diverse sectors for over 30 years seeks a capable, mature Building Cadet / Junior Estimator / CA.

Primarily the Building Cadet will be providing direct support to the Construction Manager and Director by assisting them with the implementation of project requirements at both tender and construction stages both at the head office at Redland Bay and on site throughout Southeast Brisbane. In this challenging role you will undertake a variety of administrative tasks to ensure systematic work flows and continuity of projects. You will have a mature, calm and collaborative work style showing excellent personal judgement and integrity. The position will require you to be skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing as well as being able to liaise professionally with staff, subcontractors and clients. We are seeking a goal focused individual who can provide valuable support to the project team.

You will require the following:

• Currently enrolled in construction specific tertiary degree (or similar)
• Must be flexible with work location and hours
• Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to take direction and apply delegated tasks to completion
• Strong organisational skills with sounds attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop strong and effective relationships with other team members in the business with a demonstrated commitment to service and continuous improvement
• Well developed skills in MS Office (in particular Outlook, Excel & Word)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Effective time management skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible in tasks and time management
• Initiate and ability to follow up outstanding issues
• Ability to document work and meet deadlines

This is a newly created role as a result of our expansion plans which will allow you to have a large amount of input and not follow in the footsteps of someone else's systems. Once employed in the position the successful applicant will be able to develop and expand their role as a direct reflection of their input and value contribution. You will also have the opportunity to use your talents to directly influence the operations and success of the company. While the role is currently allocated as a Cadet position we would look to longer term development and promotion of the applicants role into the future and look forward to providing such opportunities.

This position will allow suitable consideration for time away from the office to pursue university studies on location as required.

*Any applications received without a covering letter or with a "generic" covering letter, will not be considered*