*Carpentry or building experience is highly advantageous.

*Experience using Buildsoft Cubit is required

Delivering fast, jargon-free, and user-friendly construction estimation reports to builders across Australia and New Zealand, Rapid QS is a market leader in its field and services. Having experienced unprecedented growth as a result of doing the basics well and going above and beyond for clients, we are now looking to expand our Australian team of Estimators.

We're looking for a Construction Estimator with practical experience in the residential construction industry or at least exposure to how builders price projects. We keep our reports builder-friendly, costs split out, and the terminology easy to read.

Responsibilities

• Quantity take offs (BOQs)
• Labour breakdowns
• Completing full project estimate reports
• Dealing with clients and assessing their needs
• Project cashflow reports
• Assisting with client quotes
• Producing accurate documentation within budgets and timelines
• Variations and tenders

Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within the residential construction industry and project cost estimation.
• We produce our estimates in Cubit - experience with Cubit is very advantageous, as using Cubit will be required.
• Building, carpentry, or hands on construction experience is required.
• Knowledge of local Australian labour, materials, and subtrade costs is a must.
• A qualification in quantity surveying, engineering, or associated discipline is preferred.
• Quantity take offs from design drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of numeracy and computer skills (Excel)

• Work hours can range from 20-40/week and will be remote initially.