• Modern South East suburbs office
• Well-established construction company specialising in upmarket extensions, renovations and new homes
• Small and friendly team

About Us

We are a well-established construction company specialising in high-end residential homes. We build new homes, renovations and extensions with a focus on creative design, quality workmanship and materials. Every project is tailored to meet individual expectations, with great attention to detail and an unrelenting commitment to client satisfaction.

This approach has earned us an outstanding reputation in their market, as evidenced by our constant growth being mainly due to referrals from existing clients.

Due to growth, we now have a great opportunity for an experienced Estimator/Contract Administrator at our Glen Iris office.

We offer a friendly and relaxed environment with the option to work from home 1 day per week (after probation).

The Opportunity

The role has a combination of Estimating and Contract Administration responsibilities. Key tasks under the two functions include:

Estimating

• Complete labour materials take-offs for concrete, timber, bricks etc
• Ensuring an adequate number of quotes obtained
• Ensuring quotes are within tender allowances
• Placing orders to contractors
• Pricing projects and negotiating contracts
• Providing input to on-site teams, as well as assisting in contractor coordination and contract issues.
• Developing relationships with contractors
• Managing the contractor contacts and pricing database

Contract Administration

• Issuing RFI's
• Raising variations.
• Drawing & information management for electronic & hard copies of drawings, instructions, sketches
• Documentation

About You

You will possess Estimating experience in the building industry, plus a background including contract administration. If you have Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) it would be an advantage, but this is not a mandatory requirement.

Some of that experience should encompass working on projects involving more expensive residential houses, where you will have acquired solid knowledge of the better quality materials and fittings typically used in this type of construction.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate solid estimating experience and capability coupled with an accurate, effective and efficient completion of designated tasks.

It is an essential you are skilled and experienced with Databuild.

Other skills and experience include:

• The ability to competently read and understand plans & specifications.
• Computer literacy in MS Project 2010. MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet generally.
• Good organisational & planning skills - vital in ensuring deadlines are met and to enable high quality proposals that reflect the company's professionalism.

Our brand new office is well located with free parking, close to shops, trains and the M1.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.