Senior Estimator

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buildability Group Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

This is a unique opportunity to work for a large Mid-Tier in the Sydney market. They build from start to finish, ensuring optimum consistency, cost efficiency and quality of finishes on every project they take on. This builder works across a range of industries from residential and hotels, retail, industrial, data centers, commercial, sport and recreation and health projects. Typically, projects range from $50m - $300m and they have an array of strong blue-chip clients that they work with from their relationships in NSW, QLD and VIC. They are renowned for possessing a superior level of expertise and experience in the industry and winning awards for building excellence.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

This head contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator to work on a number of upcoming tenders for repeat and new clients. Projects are typically priced from $50m - $150m and will be in a multiple of sectors. This client has one of the better Estimating departments in the Sydney construction market and have a great culture throughout the business. The role would also suit someone looking to make a step into an Estimating Manager position.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

  • Preparation of initial estimating assessment of tenders
  • Perform trade break ups of documentation, appropriate trade subcontractor selection lists. Liaise with subcontractors to ensure they have a full understanding of the required scope of works and programme
  • Liaise with the construction teams to finalise tender submission price prior to issue
  • Final preparation and presentation of rated and coded Bill of Quantities and / or cost plan for internal review and issuing appropriate information to stakeholders
  • Comparison and analysis of subcontractor pricing
  • Regular meetings with subcontractors throughout the tender period to ensure the most competitive pricing and accurate bids

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
  • Minimum 7-10 years LOCAL experience Estimating in construction for a principal contractor in a multiples of disciplines
  • Experience across the spectrum of tendering formats (competitive lump sum through to cost planning and negotiated design and construct projects)
  • Able to produce cost plans / budget estimates with limited information
  • High level computer skills and numeracy including the following programs: Buildsoft or equivalent, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Word

If you would like to find out more and are generally interested in furthering your career, than please contact or call David Shapiro on

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