Estimator

AVID Property Group Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Learning platform access (free)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

AVID Property Group Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast or Brisbane CBD seeks an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will ensure accurate estimating and project reporting for built-form projects, leveraging Databuild, Bluebeam, Procure, and Voyager to drive cost-informed decisions.

The role emphasizes feasibility budgeting, tender analysis, and supplier negotiations in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Experience preferred, with a strong knowledge of building regulations and codes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building legislation.
• Experience with Databuild, Bluebeam, PROCURE, Voyager is advantageous.
• Trade certificate is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate quantities and costs of building materials using Bluebeam and Databuild.
• Provide feasibility budget updates as required.
• Monitor construction schedules and expediting purchase orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best price and terms.
• Interpret building plans, regulations and codes of practice.
• Carry out stage tender analysis for trades like Frame & Truss, Roofing, Windows, Landscaping.
• Undertake and report cost to complete projects as needed.
• Develop feasibility updates and forecast build costs for projects.

Skills

Estimating

Costing

Budgeting

Code knowledge

Education

Trade certificate

Tools

Databuild

Bluebeam

PROCURE

Voyager

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our friendly team based on the Gold Coast or Brisbane CBD. This role ensures estimating and project reporting are completed accurately and on time for AVID's built form projects.

Key responsibilities

• Using Master BOQ's or estimate quantities of building materials using Bluebeam and Databuild to calculate building costs of housing or townhouse product.
• Providing feasibility budget updates as required
• Monitoring construction schedules and expediting purchase orders
• Negotiating with suppliers to obtain best practice and price
• Interpreting building plans, building regulations and codes of practice
• Carrying out stage tender analysis on various trades like Frame & Truss / Roofing/ Windows / Landscaping
• Undertaking and reporting cost to complete projects as needed
• Undertaking Development feasibility updates and advising forecast build cost for projects

We are looking for someone with minimum 7 years experience in a similar role with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant building legislation. Experience with Databuild / Bluebeam / PROCURE / Voyager would all be advantageous. A trade certificate is desirable but not essential.

In return we offer competitive remuneration, free unlimited access to our learning platform, EAP program for you and your family, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

AboutAVID

AVID Property Group (AVID) is an award-winning Australian developer, responsible for a diversified selection of residential masterplanned communities, land lease communities, completed houses and apartments, with 69 projectslocatedin key growth areas across Australia and New Zealand.

AVID has a proventrack recordwith the delivery of $4.9 billion worth of projects over the past 17 years.AVID's current portfolio includes approximately 16,000 residential land blocks with a gross revenue pipeline of $7 billion.

Combined with its builderVillaworldHomes by AVID Property Group, the business has a 35-year legacy, which has seen the delivery of homes to more than 45,000 families.

Led by highly experienced senior management, AVID brings people together to deliver exceptional communities, valuable shareholder returns and thriving environments for its customers. For more information, visit www.avid.com.au.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and AVID will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process.