Junior to Intermediate Estimator

The Lorian Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lorian Group is seeking a Junior to Intermediate Estimator to join our Brisbane team. You will work alongside the Director and project teams on estimating mix of new-build, refurbishment and fitout projects up to $10m, developing your skills while taking on more responsibility.

Key duties include preparing estimates and tender submissions, reviewing drawings and tender docs, take-offs and subcontractor comparisons, and liaising with subcontractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years' experience in estimating in commercial construction.
• Experience with retail or QSR projects is essential.
• Some understanding of structural construction and new-build projects.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and tender submissions across a range of commercial projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Completing take-offs, pricing and subcontractor comparisons.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Assisting with tender negotiations and project handovers.

Skills

Estimating

Retail/QSR experience

Structural construction knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Your new company

The Lorian Group have partnered with an established and steadily growing commercial builder specialising in new build, refurbishment and fitout projects up to $10m. With a strong pipeline of work across the retail, hospitality and commercial sectors, they have built a great reputation for delivering quality projects, handling a few flagship projects in the Brisbane area.

Led by a switched-on Director and supported by experienced project teams, this is a genuinely great business to work for. They have a strong team culture, a steady flow of work and are looking to bring on an additional Estimator as the business continues to grow.

Your new role

Working alongside the Director and wider project team, you will be involved in estimating a mix of new-build, refurbishment and fitout projects up to $10m. This is an opportunity for a Junior to Intermediate Estimator to continue developing their skills while taking on more responsibility as they progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing estimates and tender submissions across a range of commercial projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Completing take-offs, pricing and subcontractor comparisons.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Assisting with tender negotiations and project handovers.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Ideally 2+ years' experience in an estimating role within commercial construction.
• Previous experience across retail or QSR projects is essential.
• Some understanding of structural construction and new-build projects.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work well within a team.

Above all, they are looking for someone with the right attitude who is eager to develop their career. You don't need to know everything, but you do need a good foundation and a willingness to learn.

What you will get in return

• Opportunity to join a growing builder with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Work directly with an experienced and approachable Director.
• Supportive, experienced project teams and a genuinely good working environment.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across new-build, refurbishment and fitout.
• Long-term career development and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the business grows.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.

Additional information

• Opportunity to grow within business
• Work with an easy-going and very switched on Director
• Friendly and flexible work environment