Established in 2002, Nicheliving is Perths largest medium density developer currently managing a portfolio over $500M. Nicheliving has overseen more than 65 residential developments in Western Australia, in addition to several commercial and mixed-use projects. We are looking for a Senior Estimator with experience in residential construction. You will be exposed to a range of company developed projects ranging from affordable to high end developments.
The roles and responsibilities, but not limited to.
- The candidate is responsible for gathering any and all data required in preparing lump sum, unit rate and cost-plus detailed estimates.
- Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination.
- Review of and development of discipline and multi-discipline material take-offs (MTO), evaluation and/or development of construction labour rates and evaluation of subcontract cost estimates and proposals.
- Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates, prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates.
- Perform comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
- Prepare management presentations and develop an estimate basis.
- Review of process designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggestions for alternatives where applicable.
- This role is exposed to client and company sensitive information; candidate will need to be confidential in their manner and dealings.
Who we are looking for;
- Field construction experience.
- Must also be able to coordinate team activities, conduct project cost estimate review meetings, and interface with executive management.
- Significant and relevant experience in Estimating and Scheduling.
- The candidate is competent in performing all aspects of cost estimating, and construction take offs and does not require direct supervision.
- Skills include the ability to read, interpret and comprehend engineering specifications, process design drawings and contracts.
- Must be able to enter data into a combination of spreadsheet and database software programs and create useful information from raw data submitted by others in the team.
- The candidate must be able to document and organise a complex stream of information and paperwork very quickly.
- Field experience is a significant advantage and should exist in this candidate's background of completed projects.
- Good verbal and written communications skills are required.
- A team player with good presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
Please submit your application today including a cover letter outlining your skills and experience, and why you would like to work with us?
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only. We thank you for your interest in working for Nicheliving. Good Luck!