Senior Estimator , Energy And Public Works

Build your career with QBuild and help make a difference to Queenslanders. QBuild are currently inviting applications for a permanent Senior Estimator to join our team at Townsville.
With a legacy spanning over 160 years, QBuild has played a vital role in building and maintaining government-owned facilities, including schools, social housing, police stations, correctional facilities, and ambulance stations.
The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate and manage estimating activities including budget control, client communication, the allocation of internal resources and specialist subcontractors.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Construction & Architecture
Classification OO7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/537997/24
Closing date 24-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Brad Trueman
Contact details Phone: 0499 943 459
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QBuild is a vital part of Queensland's $50 billion building and construction industry which employs 235,000 Queenslanders.
As the Queensland Government's builder, QBuild plays an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
With almost 1,400 staff and a network that includes 20 offices and 34 depots across the state, QBuild is well positioned to deliver construction and maintenance services to communities including those in regional and remote areas.
Please read through the information below and submit your application online. We are looking forward to you being part of our team!
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and assisting a team of Estimators and support staff to achieve successful project delivery outcomes.
• Managing the delivery of estimating programs and projects particularly those deemed medium to high risk, significant or complex in nature.
• Producing high quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy, Minor Works, local instructions and tendering and contract methods, and client requirements.
• Undertaking research and development in project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery processes and procurement practices.
• Reporting on relevant estimating projects and/or programs providing information on volume, requests, clients, locations, acceptance rates, costs, schedule of rates, margins and productivity.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, antidiscrimination and workplace health and safety.
• Enhancing client relationships through effective communication, sound negotiation and the provision of timely, professional, competitive estimates.
• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

QBuild guarantees that you will be provided a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace as well as access to generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and salary packaging.
Eligibility Requirements:
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Additional Information:
We also have opportunities for professional and tradie roles to join our fast-growing and diverse team. Learn more about what QBuild does and why we're such a great place to work .
If you have any questions regarding the position or your application please contact Bradley Trueman, Senior Supervisor on 0499943459 or email
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/537997/24
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
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