This is a unique opportunity to work for a large Mid-Tier in the Sydney market. They build from start to finish, ensuring optimum consistency, cost efficiency and quality of finishes on every project they take on. This builder works across a range of industries from residential and hotels, retail, industrial, data centers, commercial, sport and recreation and health projects. Typically, projects range from $50m - $300m and they have an array of strong blue-chip clients that they work with from their relationships in NSW, QLD and VIC. They are renowned for possessing a superior level of expertise and experience in the industry and winning awards for building excellence.

WHAT'S ON OFFER
This head contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator to work on a number of upcoming tenders for repeat and new clients. Projects are typically priced from $50m - $150m and will be in a multiple of sectors. This client has one of the better Estimating departments in the Sydney construction market and have a great culture throughout the business. The role would also suit someone looking to make a step into an Estimating Manager position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of initial estimating assessment of tenders
• Perform trade break ups of documentation, appropriate trade subcontractor selection lists. Liaise with subcontractors to ensure they have a full understanding of the required scope of works and programme
• Liaise with the construction teams to finalise tender submission price prior to issue
• Final preparation and presentation of rated and coded Bill of Quantities and / or cost plan for internal review and issuing appropriate information to stakeholders
• Comparison and analysis of subcontractor pricing
• Regular meetings with subcontractors throughout the tender period to ensure the most competitive pricing and accurate bids

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 7-10 years LOCAL experience Estimating in construction for a principal contractor in a multiples of disciplines
• Experience across the spectrum of tendering formats (competitive lump sum through to cost planning and negotiated design and construct projects)
• Able to produce cost plans / budget estimates with limited information
• High level computer skills and numeracy including the following programs: Buildsoft or equivalent, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Word

If you would like to find out more and are generally interested in furthering your career, than please contact [email protected] or call David Shapiro on 0416 214 189.