Building Estimator

About BMD

At BMD, our business is our people and our unique history spans over 44 years of safely delivering infrastructure which connects people. As one of Australia’s largest privately-owned civil engineering, construction and land development companies, we offer career opportunities across diverse sectors in both metropolitan and regional locations.

About the role

The Northern Territory is anticipated to have the highest projected expenditure (per capita) in Australia across multiple sectors in the next 3-5 years. BMD Urban aims to seize this opportunity by expanding its offerings into the commercial building sector, enhancing its renowned civil and infrastructure services to further serve clients. You will have access to a wealth of experience via Senior Management who take an active role in empowering all staff to achieve their ambitions and grow through the business. This role is based in Darwin, NT.

What the Role Entails

You will be an active member of the precontracts team, supported by our field staff guiding construction and staging plans for tenders.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;

• Review project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to understand project requirements.
• Conduct material take-offs to determine the quantities of materials required.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor services.
• Obtain and analyse quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Assist in the preparation of bid proposals and tender documents.
• Stay updated on industry trends, material costs, and construction methodologies
• Regular site visits to tendered and live project sites
• Actively engage and build relationships with key supplier and subcontractors.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Positive attitude to developing a new service offering for the business
• Commercial Construction experience - Field or precontracts
• Expert Estimation, MS Project, Costx or CATS experience would be favourable
• First principle estimating experience
• Tertiary education in Building and construction would be favourable

Benefits

• essential service industry providing job security and a robust pipeline of projects
• career development and growth opportunities
• family-owned business offering a unique culture and access to leaders who value your contribution, reward excellence and encourage long-term careers
• flexible workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and access to a health and wellbeing program
• paid parental leave for primary and secondary careers and flexible work arrangements available.

BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace that empowers our people and supports individual needs.

For more about us, head to www.bmd.com.au.