Senior Sales Estimator

Who are we?

Eight Homes is Melbourne's affordable builder. We offer a stylish range of designs ideal for homeowners entering the property market and we pride ourselves on efficiency and simplicity in purchase and building.

We pride ourselves in building better lives for not only our clients, but for our staff and the community through our strong leadership, and charitable partnerships which have contributed to our on-going success and recognition as Great Place To Work Certified.

We believe that working with us will never be just a job. We offer a dynamic, transparent, and upbeat culture with the added benefit of an exciting workplace environment and friendly employees. We are committed to helping talented people build their careers - there are many opportunities for growth in this business for those who are looking to challenge themselves.

What's on offer?

Our Estimating team is looking to employ an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Sales Estimator who will work in a small & engaged team. Our head office is located in Footscray, along the river, and we provide flexibility, tools and equipment to work from home to support work life balance.

Within this role your responsibilities would include:

• Prepare tender documentation and ensure variations are actioned accurately by referring to sales quotes, drawings, engineering and inclusions, ensuring they are finalised in accordance with standards and agreed timeframes.
• Ensure Click Home and Framework databases are updated accurately and within required timeframes by team to ensure adequate job tracking.
• Assist Sales Team with any queries as well as providing fixed site costs, as required.
• Ensure documentation complies with codes, guidelines and preliminary information, developer guidelines where applicable.
• Provide high level customer service to all stakeholders

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a similar role within residential building/construction environment
• Tertiary qualifications in building and construction or equivalent and/or Trade Qualification/Apprenticeship (i.e. carpentry)
• Understanding of general building terminology, building regulations, building codes and various stages of residential building process
• Understanding of the MBAV contract
• Ability to interpret architectural plans
• Understanding of scheduling, forecasting and planning principles within the residential building/construction industry.
• Intermediate computer skills in particular, Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM programs
• Experience with Clickhomes / Framework tender system is an advantage but not essential

We know that our success and growth is a result of our hard working employees. What we can offer you is a competitive salary, continual development coaching and career progression on top of a dynamic role within a great working environment that will not only challenge, but satisfy.

If you're experienced in this field and are looking for your next career move, why not apply?

We not only build homes, we build careers too.

A cover letter which addresses the above criteria will be highly regarded.