A proud family-owned business has which has grown to become a reputable name in the plumbing industry is seeking the skills of a qualified Hydraulic Estimator and Draftsperson at a senior level to handle multi-million dollar hydraulic projects in Victoria, Australia

Duties and responsibilities:

• Research into site conditions for project costing & decision-making processes.
• Collating information for the preparation of tenders & contract bids
• Preparing of sketches, calculations and designs for hydraulic works such as drainage, water supply and sewerage reticulation systems
• Visual strengths to ensure designs on CAD or Revit are accurate and can be conveyed to the team
• Negotiating with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure the desired end competitive price is achieved
• Preparing of material quantity lists for pricing and procurement
• Ensuring adherence to building & plumbing specifications along with standards of performance, quality, cost, contract provisions and safety
• Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• The ability to convert site sketches to digital drawings for shop drawings or final As Built drawings
• Be able to provide the plumbing team with set out drawings extracted from a combination of Architectural, Hydraulic & Structural drawings to ensure that there are limited or no clashes
• Communication with the various on-site teams whether it be via phone, Facetime or site visits

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Must have tertiary qualification in construction science
• Preferred to have experience in the Commercial Plumbing Industry with a similar role within large projects.
• A current valid Victorian driver’s licence is essential, along with a solid driving history
• Experience using Pro- Contractor estimating software would be an advantage or be keen to learn the program
• Minimum five years of CAD & Revit experience
• Experience in construction communication via Aconex & Procore

The applicant must have following skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• A thorough understanding of the Australian Plumbing regulations
• Be able to diligently carry out tasks with high efficiency and be proficient at various software packages ( MS Word, PDF, Bluebeam, Nitro and Excel)
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• A proactive team player who values loyalty and enjoys motivating the team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be capable of liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including the client, consultants, the plumbing team and suppliers