Position Available: Painting Estimator (Sydney Metro Region)
About Us: Diamond Colours Painting (DCP) is a leading Sydney-based painting company specializing in Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Heritage Construction projects. Committed to sustainability and client satisfaction, DCP fosters a supportive work environment for our team.
Position Overview: We seek an experienced Estimator for Painting to join our Sydney team. Your role involves actively seeking tenders, accurately preparing budgets, and effectively communicating with clients, trades, and suppliers. This is a stable, long-term position with growth opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively seek out tenders and RFQ packages for projects.
- Prepare accurate budgets for tenders and sales quotes.
- Respond to tender documentation and communicate with clients, trades, and suppliers regarding pricing and scope.
- Analyze and evaluate offers, input relevant data into spreadsheets, and present cost estimates and tender responses to Senior Management.
- Read, interpret, and understand construction documentation, plans, and specifications.
- Estimate material supply and labor costs for projects.
- Possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
- Understand WHS&E legislations and project-specific requirements.
- Conduct on-site inspections as required.
- Utilize software tools such as Bluebeam or plansoft for project management and estimation.
- Work from home during the interim period.
About You:
- You have excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
- Experience in tendering for Private Sector & Government departments is preferred.
- Proficient in PC Skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
- Construction Management/Civil Engineering Degree preferred but not essential.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a painter estimator in Construction.
Note: Applicants must be living in Sydney.