Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Base Contracting; Arrowtown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Contracting in Arrowtown, South Island is seeking a diligent tender estimator to drive pricing from drawings through project delivery, payment claims, variations and final cost analysis.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and management to develop labour, plant, material and subcontractor pricing, manage BidQ, and prepare budgets for handover to project teams. This role requires strong commercial awareness and civil construction knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in estimating and/or quantity surveying in construction.
• Qualification in Construction, Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, plant, labour and materials.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Experience preparing estimates, payment claims and variations.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions for civil construction projects.
• Completing quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Developing labour, plant, material and subcontractor pricing.
• Managing and maintaining the BidQ estimating system, including current rates and cost information.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Reviewing plant costs, utilisation and hourly operating rates.
• Preparing project budgets and supporting the handover of successful tenders to Project Managers.
• Preparing monthly payment claims for time-and-material projects and maintaining project schedules.
• Identifying, pricing and tracking project variations.
• Monitoring actual project costs against estimates and budgets.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Excel

Commercial awareness

Drawings interpretation

NZ Driver Licence

Education

Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

BidQ estimating system

Job description

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Base Contracting - Arrowtown, South Island

Base Contracting Ltd is a well-established civil contracting business delivering civil construction projects across the region. We have many exciting projects underway, including large residential projects and golf courses.

About the role

This is a key role within the business, combining tender estimating with ongoing commercial support across civil construction projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers and management team from initial tender pricing through to project delivery, payment claims, variations and final cost analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions for civil construction projects
• Completing quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Developing labour, plant, material and subcontractor pricing
• Managing and maintaining the BidQ estimating system, including current rates and cost information
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Reviewing plant costs, utilisation and hourly operating rates
• Preparing project budgets and supporting the handover of successful tenders to Project Managers
• Preparing monthly payment claims for time-and-material projects and maintaining project schedules
• Identifying, pricing and tracking project variations
• Monitoring actual project costs against estimates and budgets

About you

• 3+ years experience in estimating and/or quantity surveying in construction, preferably in civil contracting
• A recognized qualification in Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying is strongly preferred
• A strong understanding of civil construction methods, plant, labour and materials
• The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Experience preparing estimates, payment claims and variations
• Strong commercial and numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Strong Excel and general computer skills
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence
• All employees must pass a pre-employment health assessment and alcohol/drug test

All applicants must have the right to work and reside in New Zealand. We do not offer sponsorship.

Competitive remuneration based on experience