Senior Estimator

Job Title

Senior Estimator

Salary

$250k - $300k package depending on exp.

Office Location

Inner West Sydney - 2 days WFH per week

Roles & responsibilties

• Prepare initial estimating assessment of tenders, considering all aspects of the project and any relevant risks or opportunities.
• Ensure pricing includes allowances for our commitment to safety, specific impacts under the FSC accreditation, government requirements related to targets, and sustainability initiatives.
• Deliver accurate trade break ups of documentation and ensure coverage of market through trade subcontractors, ensuring contractors receive a comprehensive summary of scope and program.
• Ensure market coverage through utilising networks of subcontractors and consultants to ensure that the price received will meet the scope and requirements and support a strong financial outcome.
• Utilise the relevant software to upload relevant information and prepare subcontractor pricing comparisons and analysis of any risks, or opportunities related to price and / or time.
• Record cost and program data, and any other relevant information from the tender submission and ensure that it is accessible for future bids.
• Conduct regular meetings with key subcontractors throughout the tender period to ensure we obtain the most competitive pricing and accurate bids.
• Prepare and present rated and coded Bill of Quantities and/or cost plan for internal review and follow up with subcontractors to ensure accuracy, confirm pricing and negotiate relevant conditions.
• Prepare job files for handover of successful tenders to the project team, including the preparation of project budgets for review.
• Collaborate with other team members working on the tender to share knowledge and to consider recommendations in terms of program and budget.
• Provide input into alternative program, material, labour and budget solutions priced by subcontractors and share with the bid team working on the tender.
• Support the Estimating Manager to train and coach estimators and deliver personal and team outcomes.
• Proactively engage with the market to ensure consistent coverage for major trades and ensure the best possible pricing and knowledge on opportunities for value engineering and to reduce time.

Desired skills

• Proven track record of winning hard-dollar tenders in the new-build space in NSW.
• An ability to manage workload with changing priorities and meet established timeframes.
• Demonstrated strong network of relevant subcontractors and suppliers.
• An ability to identify and evaluate risk and opportunities through the pricing assessment process
• Ability to use relevant software such as Buildsoft or CostX
• Demonstrated experience in working in an estimating or cost planning role with proven success.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.

If you are interested to apply, please send your CV to Chris Gill at chris@commsearchrecruitment.com or apply via the attached link and we'll be in touch.