Join an award winning Canberra based Construction company with a fantastic reputation delivering projects in refurbishment and fit-out as well as residential.You will join a family feel business with a secure pipeline of projects with a key focus in the education sector.The roleYou will calculate project costs across labour, material and equipment requirements and negotiate and obtain quotes from subcontractors, using this information to compile detailed cost proposals for clients.Manage the development of tender estimates:Prepare take-offs and tender estimatesOversee the sending out of documents and request for fixed price quotations from subcontractors for each tenderSite inspection for each tenderProvide subcontractor recommendationsWork with the design team to develop budgetsSubmit tenders on timeDocument Control:Review RFT, client brief and design documentsPrepare scope of worksPrepare subcontractor RFTReview all addendumsRespond to & review all post tender clarifications & addendumsRisk Management:Analyse subcontractor quotes comparisonsReview all subcontractor's exclusions and clarificationsCheck lead timesCheck contractor suitability and availabilityEnsure sufficient trade coverageProfit creation and financial management:ProfitabilityProfit improvement strategiesBid strategiesConversionsValue engineeringAbout YouMinimum 3 years local experience in commercial fit-out and refurbishmentAdvanced working knowledge of CostX and Estimate OneCommunication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.Excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to apply knowledge in a practical manner.Accomplish objectives effectively within given time frames and carry out all duties in an efficient and timely mannerWillingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.Contact Sophie Potts (ACT Recruitment specialist) at Design & Build Recruitment on for a confidential discussion regarding this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr