Junior Project Manager / Estimator

Capstone Recruitment; Hobart; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from owners

Clear path to Project Manager

Major stadium and hospital projects

Competitive salary + superannuation

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment is seeking a Junior Estimator or Junior Site Engineer to join a Southern Tasmania based team. You’ll work closely with the owners who will mentor you, with a clear path to becoming a Project Manager.

Responsibilities span planning, coordinating site crews, attending Tier 1 meetings, managing budgets and supporting estimating and procurement activities. A strong guard for safety and quality will be essential.

Qualifications

• One to three years as a Junior Estimator, Junior Site Engineer or similar in construction.
• Estimating knowledge, including quantity take-offs and pricing, ideally for steel or concrete packages.
• A degree (completed or near completion) in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Ability to read structural drawings and specifications.
• Current White Card and a full driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Support owners to plan, program and deliver steel and concrete packages from award to handover.
• Coordinate site crews, suppliers and subcontractors to keep works on time and to specification.
• Attend site meetings with Tier 1 head contractors and follow up actions.
• Assist with budgets, cost reports, progress claims and variations.
• Support estimating, tender reviews and procurement of materials.
• Review drawings, raise RFIs and maintain project, quality and WHS documentation.

Skills

Estimating knowledge

Reading structural drawings

Strong organisation

Communication skills

White Card

Driver licence

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

THE ROLE

Our client is an owner-led structural steel and concrete subcontractor with more than 40 years in the industry. Based in Southern Tasmania, the business delivers major projects such as stadiums and hospitals for Tier 1 contractors.

This is a first step into project management for a Junior Estimator or Junior Site Engineer. You will work directly with the owners, who will mentor you, and there is a clear pathway to Project Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the owners to plan, program and deliver steel and concrete packages from award to handover.
• Coordinate site crews, suppliers and subcontractors to keep works on time and to specification.
• Attend site meetings with Tier 1 head contractors and follow up actions.
• Assist with budgets, cost reports, progress claims and variations.
• Support estimating, tender reviews and procurement of materials.
• Review drawings, raise RFIs and maintain project, quality and WHS documentation.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• One to three years as a Junior Estimator, Junior Site Engineer or similar in construction.
• Estimating knowledge, including quantity take-offs and pricing, ideally for steel or concrete packages.
• A degree (completed or near completion) in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Ability to read structural drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisation, communication and Excel skills.
• Current White Card and a full driver licence.
• You will be practical and eager to learn, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

WHAT IS ON OFFER

• Direct mentoring from experienced owners and a clear path to Project Manager.
• Major stadium and hospital projects with Tier 1 contractors.
• A stable, close-knit business with a steady pipeline of work.
• Competitive salary plus superannuation.