Join Our Growing Construction Team as an Estimator!
Are you an experienced Estimator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for commercial and industrial construction projects Our dynamic and growing construction client, based in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a dedicated full-time Estimator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in our business development, working alongside the Construction Director, to secure new projects and support our ongoing construction endeavors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to contribute to exciting new builds in the Australian market, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Achieve:
- Project Pipeline Growth: Support the company in building a robust pipeline of new projects by accurately preparing tenders and pricing, contributing to the company's expansion into new childcare and industrial developments.
- Efficient Tender Management: Streamline the tendering process by independently managing takeoffs, bill of quantities, and subcontractor quote requests, allowing Xavier to focus on strategic project assembly and client engagement.
- Seamless Project Handovers: Provide critical estimating support during the design and tendering phases, ensuring comprehensive and precise documentation that facilitates smooth transitions to John for the construction phase.
- Operational Excellence: Enhance overall project efficiency by assisting with administrative tasks and bill of quantities for live jobs, directly contributing to the successful execution of our active and upcoming projects.
What You'll Need:
- Proven Estimating Experience: Demonstrated experience in estimating, with a preference for commercial and industrial projects within the Melbourne or broader Australian market.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong capability in performing detailed takeoffs, creating accurate bills of quantities, and thoroughly reviewing construction drawings.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Excel for all estimating and quantity surveying tasks.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written communication for preparing professional quote requests and corresponding with subcontractors.
- Educational Background: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is highly desirable.
- Work Ethic: A proactive and autonomous approach to work, coupled with a willingness to learn and adapt to company-specific processes.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to integrate effectively with a remote team, treating the role as an essential full-time extension of our Melbourne-based operations.
What's In It For You:
- Direct Access to Decision-Makers: Work closely with the company directors, gaining clear visibility into how commercial and industrial construction projects are priced and delivered in the Australian market.
- Meaningful Impact in a Growing Business: This is a newly created role where your work will directly influence the company's ability to win and deliver projects. Your contribution will be immediately visible and valued.
- Exposure to Australian Commercial Construction: Gain hands-on experience pricing and supporting childcare and industrial construction projects within the Melbourne and broader Australian market.
- Autonomy and Trust: Enjoy a high level of independence in your role, with ownership over takeoffs, bills of quantities, and subcontractor coordination.
- Stable, Long-Term Remote Role: Full-time remote employment with consistent workload as the company continues to grow its project pipeline.
