Estimating Administrator

**Why join the Fairmont team?**

The Fairmont Housing Group is one of SA’s largest and most successful residential housing and development companies. As an integrated land development and residential housing group, the Fairmont Group has built more than 35,000 homes for more than 56 years in South Australia.

**We’re Built For Life**

**What we offer**:

- A competitive salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reward & Recognition Program
- 3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leave
- A thriving workplace culture focused on a core values framework

**In short, we value our employees and support you to be the best**

**The role**
The Estimating Administrator is responsible for providing pricing and administrative support for the Sales, Estimating, and Select Studio Teams. Key to success in the role will be to source and provide accurate information required to estimate costs, as well as building relationships with staff, suppliers, and contractors.

**Responsibilities**
- Update and maintain sales estimating system
- Timely completion of sales estimating administrative tasks to meet target timelines
- Source pricing for the sales and selections teams, including non-standard items
- Assist in documenting adjustments in accordance with design and documentation changes (including new products), and on-site delivery methods
- Assist in calculating quantities and updating inventories for standard options to complement our product range
- Ensure accuracy of quotes & contract documentation utilising existing checklists & processes
- Implement improvements in processes & procedures

**To be successful you will bring**
- At least 2 years’ experience in a Sales Administration role in the residential building and construction industry
- Proven experience in estimating systems, process, and cost book assembly is an advantage
- An understanding of the building and construction industry and planning processes
- The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Strong customer service skills and be outcome focussed
- Ability to work productively within a team environment
- Take ownership of tasks and works independently with limited supervision
- Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and build positive relationships
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to source pricing and quotes from suppliers
- Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
- Intermediate level of skills in Microsoft Office
- Certificate in Business Administration or Building & Construction (Estimating) is an advantage.

**To Apply**

**Application Process**:
**_Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered._