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Form of workABOUT US
Our story started with one man and one home. Back in 1949, our founder Gary Simonds built his first ever home for his Mum in Melbourne’s west. Now, 74 years on with a business spanning 3 generations, we continue to honour this rich heritage with every home we build. We’ve cemented an enduring legacy, built strong foundations and forged through seven decades as one of Australia’s leading ASX listed volume home builders. This guiding vision continues to drive our commitment to providing quality and affordable homes for families at all stages of life.
Our homes are built for the community, by the community, with our local network of employees, trades and suppliers all working towards this vision as One Simonds. It is this passion, dedication and excellence that you’ll find on every Simonds job site, office environment and display centre across the country.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a full-time Production Estimator to join our Adelaide office. As a Production Estimator, you are responsible for maintaining quality of work, high levels of accuracy and meeting the required turn around times for all work produced.
Some key accountabilities of this role include:
- Providing accurate pricing for contracts and variations including appropriate margin considerations
- Complete set tasks and achieve job targets within designated time frames
- Obtain relevant quotes and pricing (non-standard)
- Offer technical support to team members and sales staff
- Maintain organised files and appropriate documentation of completed work
- Provide support to site supervisors
This is a fantastic and supportive team who know how to have a laugh and help each other out when the going gets tough.
There is also the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their skillset through on-the-job training and mentoring, with a view to also support the Sales Estimating function at Simonds in future.
WHO YOU ARE
Previous estimating experience within the building and construction industry would be highly advantageous, as would a tertiary/TAFE qualification in estimating, however, the right attitude and willingness to learn is more important in order to be successful in this role.
Knowledge of Residential Building Code and Australian Standards is required, along with strong analytical skills and the capability to interpret technical drawings.
You will be an exceptional communicator be able to work with your team in order to achieve set targets and KPIs. High attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and have demonstrated planning, organisational and time management skills will ensure that you are successful in this role.
WHY JOIN US?
Aside from a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's ASX listed leading residential builders, Simonds can offer you:
- Great benefits across a wide range of products and services including a generous discount on our award-winning homes as well as all the great things that go in them.
- Access to our free employee well-being program, including counselling, nutritional, financial, and legal support for both you and your immediate family.
- Access to Simonds Reward Days - receive an extra day of leave per year.
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth through our Learning and Development programs on our inhouse LMS.
- Generous rewards and recognition including gifts for long service.
A commensurate remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you as soon as possible!
Please note: You must have unlimited Australian work rights to be considered for this role.
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