Production Estimating Team Leader

About Rawson Group:

For over 45 years, Rawson Group has helped thousands of Australians make their dream home a reality, taking pride in our beautiful designs and quality build. From humble beginnings in country NSW, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW and the ACT.

About the role:

We are on the search for a Production Estimating Team Leader to join us, forming an integral part of Rawson Group you will lead a team of Estimators using consistent workflow to manage and coordinate quality assurance & documentation of production activities. Your natural leadership skills are equipped to efficiently assess and assign jobs based on difficulty to the team, setting timeframes and monitoring KPI's to ensure all site start targets are made. You will manage roadblocks and aid the team to progress jobs, liaise with Senior Estimators to ensure quality assurance, investigate & report costing discrepancies to the Estimating Manager. You will be involved in pricing management, system maintenance and be the point of escalation for internal and external teams.

As the Team Leader you will facilitate and promote training and information sharing sessions on product or process improvement to reduce errors, conflicts & ETS' while fostering a great team working environment. If you have experience in Class 1 residential home estimating, are a natural leader who can build and develop a high performing team while maintaining great team morale, we want to hear from you

Why Join Us?

More than a place to work, Rawson Group is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with:

• Hybrid work balance of Wednesday & Friday WFH
• Optional 5 weeks paid leave
• Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
• Company Wide Reward and Recognition Platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers or days off
• Recruitment Referral Program - up to $5000
• Discount on home builds and land packages
• Access to our employee assistance program for you and your family
• Paid parental leave 
• Gym membership discounts 
   

Rawson Group is proud to be ranked as the 5th largest detached home builder in N.S.W. & A.C.T and we're still growing We believe our people are key to success. We foster a culture of appreciation, support, and internal growth. We promote from within, invest in training and development, and offer flexible work-from-home options to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Apply today and be part of something great

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a Team of estimators to meet and exceed KPI's
• Foster and promote information sharing, teamwork and high performance 
• Assign and delegate tasks to estimators based on experience and skillset
• Report on teams metrics, provide feedback and ensure targets are met
• Facilitate training sessions including the maintenance of training materials 
• Assist with QA on BOQ's & review/approve Overrun costs 
• Support Systems & Maintenance team in ACC improvement processes 
• Coordinate tenders for Spec Home programs & site visits

About You:

Qualifications:

Tertiary:

• Degree or Certificate IV in Building & Construction Management
• Understanding of the construction process and terminology
• Working knowledge of the Building Code and regulations

Professional:

• 3 years experience in a similar role 
• Exposure to the Class 1 residential Construction sector (Highly desirable) 
• Prior experience in leading and managing teams
• Working knowledge of the Building Code and regulations
• Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
• Experience with SAP, AAC, DataBuild & relevant Estimating software

Skills:

• Project planning and management experience
• Prior experience using Estimating software (i.e. Databuild, BuildSoft, Timberline PlanSwift or similar)
• Microsoft Office Suite & SAP
• Proven and strong experience with liaising with senior stakeholders of an organisation
• Proven skills in defining, prioritising and organising competing tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex problems which may require the involvement of multiple parties
• Ability to make sound evidence-based decisions under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attributes:

• Motivated self-starter
• Managerial & professional mindset 
• Ablity to drive teams toward success 
• Delegate and Assess work tasks to appropriate team members 
• Take ownership and accountability of tasks
• Practical mindset with a high level of personal resourcefulness
• Ability to lead a team, learn and share knowledge
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Goal orientated and innovative thinker 

Everyone belongs at Rawson Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of building better together. We recognise all individuals, regardless of their gender, cultural origin, LGBTQIA+, disability, or neurodiversity and acknowledge that those from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges in the job application process. We encourage all candidates to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives is what makes us great. Please reach out to us, if you have any accessibility requirements throughout the application process - we will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals to ensure a smooth application process. 

What next?

If you're ready to grow your career with us, Apply Now