Our valued State Government client is looking for an experienced Estimator with strong Construction background. This pivotal role will you see you involved with a range of projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Producing high quality estimates and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy, Minor Works, local instructions and tendering and contract methods, and client requirements.
• Undertaking research and development in project planning, budgeting, estimating, programming, delivery processes and procurement practices.
• Reporting on relevant estimating projects and/or programs providing information on volume, requests, clients, locations, acceptance rates, costs, schedule of rates, margins, and productivity.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.
• Enhancing client relationships through effective communication, sound negotiation and the provision of timely, professional, competitive estimates.
  

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Construction industry experience (residential or commercial) in the same capacity
• Ability to interpret, plan, and prepare accurate building estimates.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using estimating software (COSTEX)
• Hold a current White Card or ability to obtain one.
• Strong negotiant skills

This role offers an hourly rate of $65.91 + Super, an initial engagement to 30 June 2025 with a strong possibility of an extension and an opportunity to work on some exciting projects! This role can be based in either Cannon Hill or Ipswich.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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