Estimator For Commercial

• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture
• Based on Gold Coast in our new state of the art Head Office
• A company with a pipeline of work experiencing massive growth.

We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Estimator, who will form part of our Commercial Construction team. Come and build on your career in this commercial focused role,within this family run construction/development company, that year on year is growing exponentially. As we develop resorts, we also develop our people, we are building a fantastic team to support this amazing business, and whilst we work hard, we also know how to have fun!

Who you are!

In this role you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service through Design Development and Construction, in conjunction with Australian Industry Standards. You have a proven track record as an Estimator, demonstrate a can-do attitude and are prepared to take on any challenge. You enjoy contributing and communicating effectively to the internal and external team ensuring efforts are aligned toward achieving team goals and maintaining company standards.

Highly organised and personable you are ready to embrace our company's vision, talent, culture and enhance it with your own personality and skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals and objectives, delivering upon the requirements of the role without being directed on a daily basis.

The role includes but not limited to the following tasks.

• Prepare detailed cost plans for all stages of cost estimation: Concept, Indicative, Budget and Construction in line with Company policy.
• Future planning: Develop, maintain and analyse cost in the Cost Plan database for company costing rates, costing archives, costing software, costing program and reporting to upper management.
• Will be involved in the final design development and cost planning phase of the projects to ensure construction methodologies and detailing are cost effective.
• Liaison with design consultants
• Facilitate Opportunity and Risk cost impact workshops with Management to evaluate alternatives with cost and delivery efficiency.
• Establish detailed scopes of work for all trades.
• Help develop an all-inclusive standard Tender Request format, RFI process, Tender analysis process and any other process as required to facilitate good business practice.

Skills, Experience & Responsibilities:

• A working knowledge on integrated financial management systems.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a commercial estimating role.
• Experience in the use of Cost Plan computer system software in particular (CUBIT) spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to effectively investigate and produce Cost Plans where limited information has been provided.
• Knowledge of the principles of Design Development
• Sound knowledge of estimating and analysis processes and practices
• Ability to interpret general architectural drawings.
• Preparation and analysis of Cost Plan
• Experience in tendering projects.
• A Technicians Certificate / Quantity Surveyor qualification or equivalent (not essential)
• Ability to interpret general architectural drawings.
• Experience in prefabrication processes would also be advantageous.

About Us

GemLife is one of Australia's fastest growing developers of luxury, over 50s residential resorts. Our resorts are architecturally designed and completed to the highest standard with luxury fittings.

We are a leading construction company with a long pipeline of work with resorts located in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Our company values teamwork and a positive team culture. We empower our people to take ownership of their respective projects and lead by example and our people are passionate about their work, have a strong sense of accountability and demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and respect for others. At GemLife, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Nicola outlining your relevant experience, salary expectations and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application before the closing date of 14 February 2024

Visit our website at www.gemlife.com.au to explore our current Resorts and learn more about us.

Join us on this exciting journey, where your skills and experience will contribute to the success of GemLife.

Interested in joining the GemLife team but this is not the role for you, please use this link to join our talent community, where there is a range of both head office, resort and construction site roles available. https://www.livehire.com/talent/community/gemlife/careers