Job title: Estimator
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Other Locations
Industry: Residential Construction
Salary AU$70000.00 - AU$90000.00 per annum
Reference: BBBH5681_1577390416
Contact name: Charlotte Quaife
Contact email: charlotte.quaife@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description

About the Business
Our client is an impressive high-end builder, known for delivering beautifully designed architectural renovations and extensions across the inner metropolitan areas of Melbourne. Due consistent and sustained growth of this award winning business, there is a need for an Estimator to join the team and continue to support their success.


Why You Want to Work Here
Located in the Fitzroy area, this company offers a family-oriented work culture with a high focus on maintaining a work-life balance for its employees. With a breathtaking product that emulates perfection, this is a company you can be proud to work for. This is a unique opportunity for an estimator to come on board and make this role their own, working alongside an easygoing Director and having a direct impact on the future success of this company.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

  • Reviewing contract documents, drawings and specifications
  • Preparation and administration of project estimates and tenders ensuring accuracy and timeliness of completion
  • Accurately produce a variety of BOQ's and assess the building materials required for each job
  • Managing RFI's and tender addendums with Architects and Contractors
  • Produce Purchase Orders for the supply of labour and materials
  • Calculate customer variation costs
  • Preparation of monthly progress claims and variations
  • Monitor project plans, budgets and expenditure and report accordingly
  • Liaise with Site Supervisors and subcontractors
  • Coordinate deliveries in association with relevant site based personnel

To Be Considered
To be considered for this unique opportunity, we are looking for;

  • Minimum 2 years experience working within an Estimating role for a luxury residential builder
  • Experience working wtih renovations and extensions is favourable
  • Knowledge of residential building codes and guidelines and an understanding of the Victorian Residential Construction market
  • Must live locally and have the right to work in Australia
  • Be comfortable working autonomously and with a small and inclusive team


To Apply

If this sounds like the golden opportunity you've been waiting for, please apply now by sending your up to date cv to Charlotte. Applications close on 6th Jan and will be reviewed thereafter. Regretfully and respectfully, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.