ESTIMATOR

Purpose
Quantity surveying, materials take-offs, and basic design to allow pricing on preliminary design information including preparing and presenting bid information as part of review and tender presentations.

Responsibilities:

Build pricing models from first principles using rates from the following sources:
Compile Company productivity data
Industry norms
Historical data
Compile clear and concise scopes of works and request for tender documentation.
Attend site visits as required including remote and interstate site locations.
Determine and submit tender clarifications on time and as required to both ensure compliance of tender and maintain strategic position.
Respond and record tender clarifications with subcontractor and supplier submissions ensuring omissions and dispensations are clearly identified and balanced in evaluation and comparison sheets.
Conduct commercial, risk, and profitability reviews aligned with company procedures and risk thresholds.
Provide detailed tender handover documentation with traceability and support into pre-contracts and delivery.
Ongoing contribution and development of National subcontractor and supplier base.
A structured consistent approach to pricing works with transparency and cross-checking mechanisms to provide assurance of tender values in line with company policies and procedures.
The ability to review and comprehend tender documentation.
Qualifications:

Formal qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.
Construction induction white/blue card.
Working Experience:

Estimator: 3+ years’ recent experience as an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry.
Senior Estimator: 6+ years’ recent experience as an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry.
Skills/Knowledge:

Demonstrated client and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in Bid Management and the preparation of tenders for market including full compliance of tender documentation with client requirements.
Sound understanding of key client standards to ensure compliance of the estimate along with subcontractor and supplier pricing.
Strong exposure to the construction industry along with in-depth knowledge of potential subcontractor and supplier bases.
True understanding of risk management and the appropriation of cost to manage risk and opportunity.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
Experienced using Primavera P6.
Experience working on Defence tenders (Defence Estimator).
Driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a clear police clearance.