Construction Estimator

General Building Estimator | Melbourne, Victoria

Our client is looking for an estimator to join their bid team to focus on general building and construction tender opportunities.  To be successful in this role, you will need previous experience estimating for projects within the commercial fit-out and or civil sectors. 

The role:

• You will be responsible, for the end-to-end management of tenders assigned, and depending on the size/complexity of tenders, you will be supported by field technicians and specialist trade personnel.
• Work with a presentation specialist, who will develop documents.
• You will be the point of contact for tender clarifications.  
• Post-award, you will need to communicate the handover to the operations team.
• You will build a cost base and conforming tender to undertake the scope of work.
• After successfully developing a compliant, conforming tender, you will then need to assess if there is opportunity to offer a non-conforming bid.
• You’ll need a good understanding of the financial aspects of projects as they relate to cash flow, which is critical to managing the post tender negotiation and before contract award. 
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors that you engage.
• Communicate expectations when requesting tender pricing from subcontractors to ensure that the tender response from the subcontractor aligns with their commercial and compliance objectives.
• Review and maintain the rates-based templates in the estimating software.
• Regular review and maintenance of estimating templates is required to ensure that the cost base is accurate and fit for purpose.

Requirements/Capabilities:

• Having worked within the building trade
• Experience estimating for a wide range and type of projects within the commercial fit-out and/or civil sectors. 
• Engagement of specialised contractors and supporting trades for subcontractor pricing and packages of work. 
• Coordinating with local, state, and national statutory authorities to ensure compliance with building codes and permits.
• Carry out onsite inspections to verify scope and detail before tender preparation. 
• Ability to use MS Project, and Smartsheet for the development of project schedules.
• Ability to use online web-based estimating software, Proest.
• Understanding of client engineering documentation and processes.
• Willingness to travel interstate if required. 

Benefits:

• Work alongside an extremely knowledgeable and supportive team.
• Access to training and development to enhance expertise and expand capabilities.
• Chance to join a growing company and have the opportunity to progress your career.
• Estimate/quote interesting projects nationally. 
• Annual Salary plus super – paid weekly.
• Fully maintained work vehicle.
• Phone or phone allowance.
• Laptop.

The company values character and work ethic over specific qualifications. If you believe you can contribute, apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. 

For applications or inquiries, contact Steph at *****@weareremix.com.au.

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