Cost Estimation Specialist

16 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEstimator Full time $100,000 - $130,000
Estimate Management Role

Job Description

As a key member of our team, the Estimate Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our estimates. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead small to medium estimates, conducting detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
  • Ensure the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
  • Support the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
  • Identify risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions/constraints.
  • Use contract terms to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Assist with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
  • Perform bid-day assignments and support other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including lead estimator, subtrade partners, and suppliers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
  • 4 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6 months of on-site experience is preferred.
  • General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures.
  • Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy, and bid-closing procedures.
  • Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders, including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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