CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

EMERALD CORPORATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth opportunities

Exposure to major projects

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Emerald Corporation Australia Pty Ltd in Doncaster, VIC seeks a construction estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates, project budgets and analyses from concept through to contract award. You will review drawings, calculate labour, materials and overheads, prepare Bills of Quantities, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to validate pricing and mitigate risk.

The role supports planning and delivery across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience as a Construction Estimator or in a closely related role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed cost estimates and project budgets.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials, methodologies and project costing principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using estimating software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, contracts, regulations and building codes.
• Calculate project costs including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, equipment and overhead expenses.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), quantity take-offs and project cost breakdowns.
• Analyse documentation and identify project risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and validate pricing.
• Assist Construction Manager, Architects and Surveyors in project planning and organisation.
• Coordinate works programs and assist with estimating project timeframes and resource requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and assess project requirements, construction methodologies and compliance obligations.
• Review work and materials to ensure compliance with specifications, regulations, standards and project requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

EMERALD CORPORATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD – Doncaster VIC

Reporting directly to the construction manager, the construction estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, project budgets and construction cost analyses from concept through to contract award. The successful candidate will assist with project planning, technical assessment and commercial evaluation to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key responsibilities

Review and interpret architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, contracts, regulations and building codes.

Calculate project costs including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, equipment and overhead expenses.

Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), quantity take-offs and project cost breakdowns.

Analyse documentation and identify project risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.

Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and validate pricing.

Assist Construction Manager, Architects and Surveyors in project planning and organisation.

Coordinate works programs and assist with estimating project timeframes and resource requirements.

Conduct site inspections and assess project requirements, construction methodologies and compliance obligations.

Review work and materials to ensure compliance with specifications, regulations, standards and project requirements.

About you

Minimum 2 years' relevant experience as a Construction Estimator or in a closely related role.

Demonstrated experience preparing detailed cost estimates and project budgets.

Ability to interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings and specifications.

Experience preparing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.

Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.

Excellent knowledge of construction materials, methodologies and project costing principles.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using estimating software.

Written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and project teams.

About us

Emerald Corporation Australia Pty Ltd is a Victorian-based construction company delivering commercial, Residential, and mixed-use developments across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced construction estimator to join our company team and play a key role in the successful planning, costing and delivery of our construction projects.

Competitive salary package of $75,000 – $95,000 plus Superannuation

Long-term career growth opportunities

Exposure to major projects

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Ongoing professional development and training

Opportunity to work with an established and growing Victorian construction company