Construction Estimator: Tenders, Budgets & Value

Buildingwise Construction Pty; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile phone

Job summary

Buildingwise Construction Pty is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for residential and commercial projects in the Georgetown NSW region. You will work with the project management team, subcontractors and suppliers to price projects and support successful delivery.

A company car and mobile phone are provided. The role requires interpreting drawings and specs, producing quantity take-offs and cost estimates, and identifying cost risks and

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating across residential and commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Request, review and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare trade scopes, identify exclusions and capture project requirements.
• Identify cost risks, opportunities and value-management options.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare variation pricing and monitor project costs against budgets.
• Maintain estimating records and support project handovers.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Construction Project Management Qualification

Building & Construction Qualification

Job description

Buildingwise Construction Pty is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for residential and commercial projects in the Georgetown NSW region. You will work with the project management team, subcontractors and suppliers to price projects and support successful delivery.

A company car and mobile phone are provided. The role requires interpreting drawings and specs, producing quantity take-offs and cost estimates, and identifying cost risks and