Estimating Assistant

13 hours ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Hutchinson Builders Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
# Role

Hutchies is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Estimating Assistant to join our Townsville team on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you'll support our Estimators in preparing accurate and competitive submissions across a variety of construction projects, an excellent opportunity to kickstart or grow your career in estimating within a supportive team.

As a key member of the Hutchies team, you'll find yourself immersed in a supportive and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on our down-to-earth culture and the close-knit relationships we build internally and through our projects.

The opportunities are diverse, providing you with unparalleled exposure to different projects and learning opportunities.

We value hard work and dedication, and we're excited to have your skills in our team.

# Responsibilities

As an Estimating Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in preparing and formatting bid documents for EOIs and tenders, ensuring alignment with client requirements and Hutchies' standards
  • Help gather and organise project information, including scope, timelines, and evaluation criteria
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to collect data and pricing for submissions
  • Support the drafting and editing of proposal content, including summaries and pricing breakdowns
  • Coordinate with the communications team to include visuals and graphics in submissions
  • Maintain document control for all tender-related materials, ensuring the latest revisions are distributed to relevant parties
  • Assist with printing, binding, and electronic submission of bid documents
  • Keep estimating resources, templates, and content libraries organised and up to date
  • Provide general administrative support to the estimating team
  • Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency and quality of the estimating process
# Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill
  • Strong knowledge of market conditions, construction techniques, and industry standards
  • Proficient in Word and Excel to generate high-quality submission responses consistently using hutchies templates,
  • Ability to work in a team environment and have initiative when working independently
  • Strong relationship building with all relevant stakeholders
  • A down-to-earth, fun, friendly, and professional approach to your work

Agency submissions won't be considered for this position.



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