Estimator

1 week ago

East Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Woollam Constructions Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Great potential for career growth
  • Great team environment
  • Wellbeing and benefits programs

About the Role

As a member of our Estimating team in our East Brisbane office (4169), reporting to the Estimating Manager, your core responsibility is the preparation of the cost estimates for commercial Tender bids to ensure accuracy whilst identifying key risks and opportunities.

You will provide your estimating expertise on a wide variety of projects with your drive to excel.

This is your chance to secure a pipeline of iconic Queensland and New South Wales buildings for Australia's oldest construction company.

Your key responsibilities include:

  1. Preparation of tender bids up to $60m
  2. Analysing, evaluating and interpreting a range of complex and technical documents, including drawings and specifications, codes and standards
  3. Identifying risks and cost saving/value engineering opportunities without compromising on design integrity
  4. Engaging with clients and subcontractors and developing loyal and ongoing relationships

Your skills and experience

  1. Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
  2. Minimum 3 years' experience in an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor within the Australian commercial construction market
  3. Knowledge of the local construction market, subcontractors, and local suppliers;
  4. A thorough understanding of construction methods
  5. Strong analytical and attention to detail skills
  6. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  7. Effective communication and negotiation skills to interact with clients, suppliers, and team members.

Why work with Woollam?

Because we're a vibrant, collaborative team of legends that offer limitless opportunities for career advancement, and a one-of-a-kind wellbeing program designed to give your work-brain a break and help you thrive both personally and professionally.

  1. Free access to networks that help find balance across your physical, mental, and social space;
  2. An environment that supports a better work life balance with flexible work and leave entitlements including wellbeing days;
  3. Health and wellbeing benefits like free skin checks, and flu vaccinations;
  4. Access to our exclusive Employee Benefits Program, including great commercial discounts on a range of products and services for you and your family.

You'll be part of something big – at the core of our operations, we're all working together to build places that support and grow communities for the better.

About us

As the country's oldest privately owned construction company, Woollam has helped power local economies, shape communities and left a mark on the architectural heritage of our towns and cities. The company continues to create, design, build and maintain buildings for the times in the heart of the cities, and right across regional Australia with offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ballina, Rockhampton, Mackay, and Townsville.

How to apply

If you want to be part of the Woollam team and are looking for an exciting career, apply today

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