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Estimator - Building & Construction

Davies Stewart
Adelaide Full-day Full-time

Description:

About the Role:
Davies Stewart are partnering with a well-known building and construction company to recruit for a Construction Estimator. As an Estimator, you will be reporting to the Estimating Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing first principle estimates, complex price build ups, construction programs, methodologies and leading bids for challenging and diverse building and construction projects.
What's on offer:
  • Attractive and competitive salary
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Work across a diverse range of projects and customers
  • Company Vehicle or Car Allowance

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review RFT, RFP and RFQ documentation to determine requirements in the planning of tenders
  • Develop lists of required pricing components and identify associated subcontractors and suppliers
  • Preparation of project take-offs
  • Cost estimating (using Cost X) and preparation of all relating tender schedules
  • Development of tender programs
  • Develop construction methodologies
  • Submission of detailed bids
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and other key stakeholders
  • Provide detailed handovers to the delivery project teams

Skills & Experience:
  • 5-10+ years' experience in the building and construction industry
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • Experience in building and construction elemental estimates
  • Degree qualifications in Quantity Surveying or similar
  • Proficient computing skills including MS Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Cost X (preferred)
  • High level of interpersonal skills including a good phone manner and positive relationships with a network of South Australian suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work autonomously on multiple projects
  • Defence experience would be preferred.

Apply Now
To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.
Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.
For a confidential conversation please contact our office | 08 8232 8008
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2 May 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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