AddressAkura is a leading construction and property development company providing industrial property solutions to owner-occupiers, developers, and investors. Operating for over 45 years, we've built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and innovative design.
We are a family-owned company with a progressive values-based culture, a healthy pipeline of work and big plans for future growth. Our unique product offering supports our clients across the full construction cycle, from architectural and structural design, in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels, through to on-site teams and project management.
The result? Top-shelf Industrial Space.
About the role
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an Estimating Manager to join our team based in our Rhodes or Bathurst office.
Working alongside the broader Sales & Marketing team, you’ll lead a team of Estimators supporting Akura to win work and maximise value to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead a team of Estimators to deliver accurate and timely estimating support to the business
• Build team capability and ensure consistency in estimating delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of Akura products and offerings
• Liaise with the sales team, Architects, Designers, Project Directors and Project Managers, to ensure quote/tender accuracy and best outcomes
• Identify opportunities for design efficiencies and cost savings and efficiencies
• Prepare quotes and tenders for new projects
• Provide feedback to the broader sales & marketing team on market pricing and product development
• Support the Sales team to manage customer enquiries where needed, ensuring Akura is best placed to win work
• Maintain cost calculators and supplier pricing schedule
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• At least 15 years’ experience as an Estimator / Cost Planner, with at least 5 years’ experience in a managerial role
• In-depth knowledge of the Building and Construction Industry
• Strong leadership and management capability
• Strong understanding and application of the quoting process
• Ability to interpret Architectural plans, prepare a bill of quantities and build up accurate cost rates
• Strong Computer Skills including Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced Excel essential and experience with Cubit is advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail and a quality focus, always seeking to deliver your best work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease
• A genuine interest in Akura, what we do and how we do it (we’re different)
You’ll also be:
• A team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• A natural relationship-builder, able to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels
• Someone who identifies and embraces opportunities for improvement
What we offer you
• An exciting career opportunity in a market-leading business experiencing rapid growth
• Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Inclusion in the Akura Bonus Scheme, paid quarterly
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.
Alignment with our core values is key so if you’ve got the right skills and you’re reliable, a team player with a can-do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your Akura journey.
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