Estimator - Great Commercial Builder

THE COMPANY

• Fantastic company in it’s first five years with a senior management team who hail from one of Australia’s best builders and are now applying their skills and knowledge on projects to $15m

• Interesting mix of projects already completed – government/institutional works (CSR accredited), luxury boutique apartments and interesting one off commercial builds.

• They currently have 15 full time employees and are undergoing steady organic growth – they will have 8 projects in the field by years end.

THE ROLE
An Estimating role where you will work closely with the Commercial Manager and be supported by a submissions coordinator. This is an ideal role for someone with a strong base level of Estimating experience to develop their skills to an advanced level. If you have management aspirations in time there is an opportunity here!

DUTIES

• Sub-contractor selection and issue of tender documentation for pricing

• Attending client tender briefings and site inspections

• Sourcing best rates from suppliers

• Taking off quantities and preparing rated bills

• Preparing scopes of work

• Submitting requests for clarification during the tender process

• Comparison and following up clarifications from quotations received

• Assist in preparing all required tender submission documentation

• Attend tender review meetings with management team

• Providing further information as requested once tenders have been submitted

• Preparing cost plan budgets from early concept stage drawings

• Assistance in the valuation of variations as required

• Providing further clarifications during the course of a project to clients & project teams

• Carrying out value management cost saving exercises

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A solid base working within Estimating within a commercial or high end residential builder

• Good knowledge of commercial building methodology and an ability to interpret building plans and specifications

• Outstanding communication and relationship building skills – you must be able to maintain existing subcontractor relationships and develop new ones in time

• Experience in the use of Buildsoft Cubit or similar

THE BENEFITS

• Exceptional management team that mentor and develop their staff – you will learn from the very best

• Lovely offices in Melbourne’s leafy bayside suburbs, easy parking with train station a 5 minute walk away

• A great company culture of support, success and shared responsibility – there is a unique vibe about this company.

• Strong work/life balance

• Salary package in the $100k - $150k range depending upon your skils & experience

HOW TO APPLY

• Follow the links below and apply online, or:

• Email your resume direct to neil.powell@fetchrecruit.com.au

• For a confidential chat about this role contact Neil Powell on 0432 538 193