Client: Australian & New Zealand company that designs custom window furnishings for beautiful spaces

About the role

The Estimator Position works closely with Sales Managers to determine the costs associated with completing the scope of work in a tender. The estimator is responsible for completing quantity take-offs, preparing cost estimates, organising tender quotes, communicating with sub trades to determine the financial needs of completing a project. Reporting directly to the Senior Estimator Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating:

• Assess the type of tender, client and closing date of tender to determine prioritization of all tenders.
• Analyse construction drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific skills assigned.
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
• Acts as a resource to project management during the start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction.
• Review budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required.
• Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases.
• Other Estimating duties as required.

Administrative Duties

• Create file paths as per the business’s process, including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate contact information for suppliers, sub-contractors and clients, superseding documents where necessary.
• Other administrative duties as required.
• Follow up issues quotes with customers to try and close sales

Teamwork

• Participate as an integral member of the team, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Requirements:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, Project, Outlook
• Intermediate computer skills
• Comprehensive mathematical skills
• Customer Service
• Writing, editing and proof reading
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem solver Abilities
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Service oriented
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate initiative
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Strive for excellence
• Possess a positive “can do” attitude
• Flexible and adaptive to change Working Conditions
• Overtime as required

Provided Training:

• Estimating and Project Management Skills
• Company programs and estimating tools
• Product Supplier Training sessions
• Product Installation
• Further Tender and construction plan analysis