Junior Estimator: Fast-Track Your Construction Career

seek.com.au; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a motivated Estimator to join our team across Australia’s construction projects. The role covers tendering, procurement, and cost control from estimating through to completion.

You will review drawings, prepare take-offs and estimates, liaise with clients and suppliers, and help keep projects on time and on budget with strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates have estimating experience in construction, good documentation skills, and proficiency in Bluebeam and

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within construction, flooring, tiling or a related trade.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Experience with Bluebeam and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to project deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence liaising with clients, suppliers and site teams.
• Commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities with both new and existing clients.
• Previous experience in tiling, timber flooring, finishes or subcontractor estimating will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
• Prepare and review project scopes of work.
• Liaise with clients regarding pricing, scope, project requirements and variations.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Engage with suppliers and coordinate material pricing and availability.
• Conduct product and material research as required.
• Maintain and update product, material and labour costs.
• Monitor project correspondence, drawings, transmittals and document revisions daily.
• Ensure updated drawings and project information are reviewed and actioned in a timely manner.
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, variations and monthly progress claims.
• Coordinate with the site team to ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements and programme.
• Provide ongoing administrative and project support to both the site and office teams.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support the business with other project-related and ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Estimating

Drawings understanding

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking a motivated Estimator to join our team across Australia’s construction projects. The role covers tendering, procurement, and cost control from estimating through to completion.

You will review drawings, prepare take-offs and estimates, liaise with clients and suppliers, and help keep projects on time and on budget with strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates have estimating experience in construction, good documentation skills, and proficiency in Bluebeam and