The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney. They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.
The Role
This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.
You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.
The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
- Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Review plans, specifications and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements
- Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs
- Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks
- Update estimates in line with design changes and revised documentation
- Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle
- Work closely with internal design, construction and project teams
- Ensure estimates are thoroughly checked and accurately reflect project requirements
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous residential estimating experience
- Experienced using estimating software such as Databuild, Cubit or similar
- Experience pricing custom homes, renovations, extensions or similar residential projects
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods and costs
- Good knowledge of take-offs, quantities and subcontractor pricing
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documentation
- Experience with estimating/take-off software
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
