Estimator & Contract Administrator

Kpartner Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Stable full-time employment

Supportive team environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

KPARTNER Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based construction company, is seeking an experienced Estimator & Contract Administrator focusing on interior fit-out and finishing trades. The role involves preparing quotations, performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and managing contracts, variations and project costs.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of plasterboard, partitions, ceilings and painting, plus experience reading drawings and preparing tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Australian construction estimating experience, preferably in interior fit-out and finishing trades.
• Strong knowledge of plasterboard (Gyprock), partitions, ceilings, painting and related trade pricing.
• Ability to independently read construction drawings and complete accurate quantity take-offs.
• Experience preparing quotations and tender submissions for interior construction works.
• Good understanding of Australian construction materials, labour rates and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience in contract administration, variations and progress claims.
• Proficient in Excel and construction estimating software.
• Strong attention to detail, cost awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quotations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for plasterboard, partitions, ceilings, painting and other interior finishing works.
• Prepare competitive quotations and tender submissions.
• Obtain and compare material and subcontractor quotations.
• Calculate material quantities, labour costs and subcontractor rates.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve competitive pricing.
• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Assess progress claims, variations and subcontractor invoices.
• Monitor project budgets, profitability and cost variations.
• Maintain accurate estimating, contract and project cost records.
• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors.

Skills

Estimating

Contract administration

Plasterboard pricing

Tendering

BOQ

Cost control

Excel

Negotiation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

KPARTNER is seeking an experienced Estimator & Contract Administrator specialising in interior fit-out and finishing trades, including plasterboard (Gyprock), partitions, ceilings, painting and related finishing works.

The role involves preparing accurate quotations, conducting quantity take-offs, obtaining subcontractor and supplier pricing, and managing contracts, variations and project costs.

About the Role

KPARTNER is seeking an experienced Estimator & Contract Administrator specialising in interior fit-out and finishing trades, including plasterboard (Gyprock), partitions, ceilings, painting and related finishing works.

The role involves preparing accurate quotations, conducting quantity take-offs, obtaining subcontractor and supplier pricing, and managing contracts, variations and project costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for plasterboard, partitions, ceilings, painting and other interior finishing works.

• Prepare competitive quotations and tender submissions.

• Obtain and compare material and subcontractor quotations.

• Calculate material quantities, labour costs and subcontractor rates.

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and detailed cost breakdowns.

• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve competitive pricing.

• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements and purchase orders.

• Assess progress claims, variations and subcontractor invoices.

• Monitor project budgets, profitability and cost variations.

• Maintain accurate estimating, contract and project cost records.

• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors.

About You

• Minimum 3 years of Australian construction estimating experience, preferably in interior fit-out and finishing trades.

• Strong knowledge of plasterboard (Gyprock), partitions, ceilings, painting and related trade pricing.

• Ability to independently read construction drawings and complete accurate quantity take-offs.

• Experience preparing quotations and tender submissions for interior construction works.

• Good understanding of Australian construction materials, labour rates and subcontractor pricing.

• Experience in contract administration, variations and progress claims.

• Proficient in Excel and construction estimating software.

• Strong attention to detail, cost awareness and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple quotations and projects.

About Us

KPARTNER is a Sydney-based construction company specialising in residential developments, interior construction and fit-out projects.

With a growing pipeline of projects, we are seeking an experienced professional to join our team and support our estimating, procurement and contract administration activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Exposure to a variety of interior construction and fit-out projects.

• Stable full-time employment.

• Supportive team environment.

• Long-term career development opportunities.