Sales Estimator I 12 month contract

Join the leading builder setting a new standard in residential construction and building better futures. Thornton location: 12-month contract.

From architecturally designed first homes to luxurious residences, from multi-residential projects to investment properties, McDonald Jones Homes has grown and evolved to offer a range of building services that cater to diverse needs, goals and budgets. We are recognised as one of Australia's leading builders of residential homes and strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1300 employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians.

Built since 1987, NEX Building Group continues to evolve and grow through organic development and acquisitions. Our focus is on building new homes and better futures for Australians and delivering outstanding value to our customers.

• Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
• Income protection insurance – 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
• Purchased leave – opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
• Paid Parental leave – 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (industry leading)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
• AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
• A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (Women in Construction Program and Building Inclusivity Awards)
• Employee assistance program to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
• Online learning and ongoing professional development programs
• NAWIC and HIA corporate membership
• Attractive remuneration
• And so much more

Reporting to the Sales Estimating Manager and working closely with our new home sales team, you will accurately determine and calculate estimates of new quote requests. More specifically, you will:

• Provide accurate sales estimates on a range of homes including single storey, split-level and double-storey designs
• Generate site costs including cut/fill operations and dropped edge beam and/or dropped garage calculations
• Complete sales tenders on registered and unregistered land utilising site inspection photos and reports, satellite photos and street view by near map
• Read and interpret construction plans, check compliance and construction methodology
• Create pre-contract variation pricing and preparation of scope of works
• Conduct appraisal of external reports to assist costing of each project
• Liaise with various internal stakeholders
• Assist with other areas including contract variations

You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values: better together, be accountable, people matter and think bigger. In addition, you will:

• Have 2+ years' experience in a similar role and industry
• Have knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
• Be experienced in interpreting building plans and associated reports and documentation
• Demonstrate outstanding attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Be able to work autonomously and within a wider team
• Demonstrate an innovative approach to solving problems

We are keen to improve female and other marginalised groups' representation in our workplaces. If this role appeals to you but you don't feel you tick every box, we encourage you to still apply. We'd love to chat about your career goals.

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and may involve the completion of a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical.

Apply today. If you want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better futures, click the APPLY button. For more about NEX Building Group, visit our site or follow us on LinkedIn.