Is this your opportunity to contribute to the successful execution of challenging and diverse projects
The Company:Our client stands as a leading figure in Australia's property development and construction sector, celebrated for their innovative and award-winning residential and commercial endeavours. By becoming a part of this organization, you will join a culture that nurtures support, engagement, and reward, all set within a vibrant work atmosphere.
This enterprise places a high value on investing in their staff, acknowledging and compensating for diligence. Amidst continuous expansion and recent acquisitions of new projects, our client is on the lookout for an adept Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator (candidates with a Quantity Surveyor background are preferred) to bolster their team in Queensland.
To qualify, you should bring a verifiable history of managing projects ranging from $40M to over $100M in value, specifically within the Commercial or Residential domains.
The core duties of an Estimating Manager/Senior Estimator encompass supporting the Commercial Director and managing the tendering processes for Design & Construction estimation.
These responsibilities include:
- Preparing tenders exceeding $40M
- Measuring and pricing builder's quantities
- Managing tender documentation
- Collaborating with other professionals
- Procuring quotes and prices from Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Analysing data related to land, buildings, or construction
- Exercising due diligence in assessing the cost implications of tender documentation
- Conducting value engineering exercises
- Proficiency in IT, particularly in Microsoft Office suites, including advanced Excel skills, Buildsoft Cubit, CostX, and OST.
- Exceptional organizational skills, diligence, proactiveness, assertiveness, and discipline.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both in writing and verbally.
- Self-confidence and the capacity to collaborate with diverse individuals.
- Strong customer service competencies.
- A collaborative team member with a positive 'can do' mindset.
- Experience with commercial or residential projects valued at over $40 million.
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, with a background in Quantity Surveying being advantageous, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in construction cost estimating post-graduation.
- Proficiency in measuring new build Apartment projects.
- Adeptness with on-screen take-off systems and various estimating software.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.