Description:
About WRB
WRB Group is proudly Australian owned, based in Queensland with offices in Wakerley and Brendalwe are an industry leading specialist in building and supply of concrete sleeper retaining walls and products. We are on track to become the largest supplier and installer of specialist concrete sleeper products on the East Coast and are currently in a long term growth stage. We pride ourselves on our quality, high level of customer service and long-standing client relationships.
About the Position
WRB are looking for a junior estimator to join our construction team! Our company thrives on teamwork and continually improving your ability to work within a successful team.
The position entails daily estimating for tender submission & takeoffs using a standardised template. You will also be working alongside our project management team to assist with handover. This role would involve liaising with our clients and developing relationships with them, monitoring and reporting on tender opportunities, providing construction guidelines and assessing contractual obligations, working with our crews onsite to ensure our projects are run efficiently and to budget.
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil projects and industrial projects
- Analyzing project plans, specifications, and other documentation to identify cost drivers
- Researching and sourcing pricing information for materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor services
- Collaborating with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure estimates are aligned with project requirements
- Maintaining and updating cost databases and estimating templates
- Providing support and guidance to the estimating team as needed
- Experience using Bluebeam (Preferred but not essential)
About You
- 1+ years experience in a similar role
- Strong understanding of civil and construction methods, materials, and equipment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Clear & concise communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Would suit undergraduate
- Engineering experience is an advantage
Why Work for WRB
As a well established company with a strong growth trajectory planned, WRB offers job stability and a competitive wage, with plenty of opportunity for development and progression for the right person. In addition to a supportive and friendly workplace culture you will enjoy regular social events, team rewards and incentives and access to our soon to be launched employee benefits scheme.