Construction Estimator

Company Description

ICS Australia is a WA-based Construction and Fitout contractor known for its client-focused approach and partnerships with top design professionals. With extensive experience, ICS Australia has successfully delivered a range of projects, including some of WA's most iconic and essential projects. The company works with both private and government clients, employing quality-assured business practices and maintaining an exemplary safety culture.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Construction Estimator located in the Greater Perth Area. The Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing and developing accurate, detailed cost estimates and all associated documentation to support ICS Australia's construction bids. This role is crucial to securing successful contract awards through competitive, high-quality submissions.

Working collaboratively with the team, you will negotiate and explore value engineering opportunities to enhance profitably and deliver high-quality outcomes.

A key aspect of the role is building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Organisational Relationship

The Construction Estimator reports directly to the General Manager and works in collaboration with the Project Manager.

They must work collaboratively with both internal and external key stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and successful project outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

Estimating & Tender Submission

• Manage multiple commercial project bids from pre-tender phase through to execution team handover, including qualitative criteria submissions.
• Actively seek and assess new project opportunities and present viable tenders to management for review.
• Evaluate drawings, specification and tender documentation, raising RFI's or clarifications as needed.
• Identify and quantify risks associated with each project during the tender phase.
• Attend tender site inspections and meetings; survey site/s and consult with relevant subcontractors to confirm scope and suitability.
• Request, review and evaluate subcontractor and suppliers proposals; negotiate to ensure best value and project alignment.
• Compile accurate and competitive cost estimates covering labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors for commercial projects ranging from $50k - $10m.
• Develop detailed, realistic works program aligned with tender timeframes, incorporating critical path analysis and milestone tracking.
• Determine logical provisional sum allowances, when necessary.
• Produce and maintain high quality qualitative submission templates.
• Finalise and submit compliant and timely tender submissions, following management review.
• Conduct handover meetings post-award, providing comprehensive documentation and briefings to the project delivery team.
• In consultation with Project Manager, undertake value engineering options to improve competitiveness without compromising quality.

Project Variations

• Assist with preparation and validation of take-offs and project variations.

Expected Outcomes

• Accurate, timely and competitive high-quality submissions.
• Increased bid success rate.
• Precise and expert cost-estimates that ensure profitability and budget alignment.
• Comprenhensive contruction works program.
• Ongoing improvement of estimating and submission templates and processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and products.
• Source alternative options, as well as sustainable and ethically produced materials.
• Strong and positive relationshiops maintained with clients and subcontractors.
• Active contribution to preserving and enhancing ICS's values and culture.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience in the building and construction industry (5yr+ commercial construction preferred).
• Expert in the interpretation of technical drawings, sequencing, contractual terms and project deliverables and risks.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed and practical construction works programs.
• High-level analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation preparation skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Familiarity with industry standard IT packages (eg Microsoft suite inc Project, Mac).
• Ability to work in accordance with processes and procedures and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team.

Key Performance Measures

Performance will be measured on a range of SMART objectives including but not limited to:

• Time management
• Effective collaboration
• Technical skills and knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Increase success rate of bids awarded

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.