Construction Estimator: Shape Budgets for High-Quality Builds

Granny Flat Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Team environment

Career growth support

Job summary

Granny Flat Solutions in Sydney's North is seeking a Construction Estimator to help plan and budget projects. You will study plans, prepare bills of quantities, and assess risks to protect project outcomes.

The role requires minimum 3 years in estimating, strong communication, and ability to interpret drawings. We offer mentoring, development paths and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Following safety codes and construction upgrades.
• Negotiating with service providers for better prices.
• Analyzing labour, materials and time requirements.
• Maintaining strong client service throughout projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and estimate budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
• Create Bill of Quantities to identify and itemise building materials for costing.
• Perform risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.
• Write up and present budgets, reports and project plans.
• Navigate and understand building codes.
• Support the Design team through Pre-Construction, sourcing quotations and plans.
• Liaise with Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants and Private Certifiers, maintaining good relationships.
• Provide expert advice on site details, client requirements and compliance issues.
• Prepare essential documents for all related parties during construction including customers, PMs and trades.

Skills

Safety codes awareness

Price negotiation

Estimating analysis

Customer service

Job description

Granny Flat Solutions in Sydney's North is seeking a Construction Estimator to help plan and budget projects. You will study plans, prepare bills of quantities, and assess risks to protect project outcomes.

The role requires minimum 3 years in estimating, strong communication, and ability to interpret drawings. We offer mentoring, development paths and a collaborative team environment.