Address
Form of workThe Company:
We are looking for a Lead Estimator with experience with a commercial head contractor to join a growing boutique commercial fit out company.
The business has been established for 10 years and the tenders you will be working on are high end fit out projects including Commercial offices, Education projects, Medical Centres, Retail/Hospitality, and Government works. Typically the projects are $500k-$5m, fast-track fit out projects.
You will be based in their open-plan office close to Central Station full time (5 days a week), however part of your role can include going out to site to meet with prospective clients. As a growing business, they offer a professional and agile culture, with a close-knit team that work together to achieve their goals and are rewarded for their hard work with a YEARLY BONUS. The business have a very strong pipeline of work for 2023, and you will have a Junior Estimator on your team to work collaboratively together on the tenders.
Responsibilities:
As the Lead Estimator based in the Head Office, your job will be working closely with Director to establish good working relationships with existing clients and put forward the most competitive tenders. As they are a small company and they have less overheads, this enables you to put forward competitive prices, and you will have autonomy and freedom to make recommendations as you see fit. It's an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to take the next step in their career and lead the Estimating team. They are looking for someone with previous experience in the construction/fit out market that is willing to be adaptable.
Work with the Director in the preparation of Tenders, and enable the Director to focus their attention on building new client relationships and winning more work with their Business Development Manager
Manage Tender Proposal documentation and drawings
Reading plans & drawings
Measurements & Bills of Quantities
Preparing take offs
RFI's
Tender submissions
Presenting the most competitive tenders to secure projects that their competitors are disappointed to not to win.
Skills & experience:
Minimum 5+ years experience as an Estimator in Sydney, so you are familiar with the local subcontractors and processes (commercial not residential preferably)
A good understanding of the Tender and Estimation process, with the ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to clients requirements
Understanding of RFI's and ability to read drawings & measurements
Extremely high attention to detail and quality of works
Fluent in English, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Unfortunately if you have no experience working in Australia or have only worked for a subcontractor, you will not be the right fit for this role.
Culture & Benefits:
In return you have the opportunity to work for a business with a fantastic team culture and ‘family-feel’ - the Director is very hands-on and takes the time to get to know his team on a personal level to support them in their career growth
It's an exciting opportunity to work for a builder that actually rewards their employees for their hard work, where each staff member is paid a bonus every year depending on the performance of the business as a whole.
To Apply:
If you are interested please apply through the advert or get in touch on tamara.dempsey@randstad.com.au or 0433 987817.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
