Our Client is a long-standing, family-owned builder developer that is committed to the Canberra region. This company builds and manages both large- and small-scale commercial, retail and residential projects along with complex specialist builds such as medical suites, heritage work, highly specified boutique hotels and secure facilities. If you want work within a tight-knit team who have tried, tested and trusted systems, you will have access to the best talent available to deliver a premium product to the Canberra region.
They have a strong commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour and efficient management systems.
The Role
The Estimator would lead the identification, estimation and the submission of tenders across our commercial projects. They would be supported by our team but will also be heavily involved in the estimating of the project. We regard this as a senior role in the business with continuous engagement with the MD and senior management team, and are willing to negotiate based on experience.
Sourcing and Identifying key tenders that align with the business direction using established platformsCo-ordinating with the MD and Business Development Manager to evaluate commercial leads and develop proposals.Reviewing and assessing tenders to determine which tenders / proposals will be targetedLead in the Estimating and cost planning of tenders / proposalsIdentification and valuing of VE opportunities to assist in securing a tenderCo-ordinating with design team to convey tender requirements for tender designsReviewing contract documentation and taking the lead in developing tender exclusions and clarifications to manage the business risk.Submission and review of tender RFI's and addendaManaging tender clarifications and negotiation until the project is secured. Undertaking detailed project take offs for supplier and subcontractor engagement Working with the Procurement manager to liaise and engage with supplier's and subcontractors to ensure adequate trade coverage for tenders Working with the Estimator, Procurement and Construction Managers to maintain and build the business's schedule of rates to assist in future tenders. Building new and strong relationships with supplier and subcontractors Our Client is a long-standing, family-owned builder developer that is committed to the Canberra region. This company builds and manages both large- and small-scale commercial, retail and residential projects along with complex specialist builds such as medical suites, heritage work, highly specified boutique hotels and secure facilities. If you want work within a tight-knit team who have tried, tested and trusted systems, you will have access to the best talent available to deliver a premium product to the Canberra region.
They have a strong commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour and efficient management systems.
The Role
The Estimator would lead the identification, estimation and the submission of tenders across our commercial projects. They would be supported by our team but will also be heavily involved in the estimating of the project. We regard this as a senior role in the business with continuous engagement with the MD and senior management team, and are willing to negotiate based on experience. Sourcing and Identifying key tenders that align with the business direction using established platformsCo-ordinating with the MD and Business Development Manager to evaluate commercial leads and develop proposals.Reviewing and assessing tenders to determine which tenders / proposals will be targetedLead in the Estimating and cost planning of tenders / proposalsIdentification and valuing of VE opportunities to assist in securing a tenderCo-ordinating with design team to convey tender requirements for tender designsReviewing contract documentation and taking the lead in developing tender exclusions and clarifications to manage the business risk.Submission and review of tender RFI's and addendaManaging tender clarifications and negotiation until the project is secured. Undertaking detailed project take offs for supplier and subcontractor engagement Working with the Procurement manager to liaise and engage with supplier's and subcontractors to ensure adequate trade coverage for tenders Working with the Estimator, Procurement and Construction Managers to maintain and build the business's schedule of rates to assist in future tenders. Building new and strong relationships with supplier and subcontractorsThe successful candidate should be able to demonstrate; Experience in compiling tenders in compliance with tender documentation crucial. Experience is civil estimating would be beneficial.Experience in quoting, compiling and comparing trade and supplier packages essential. Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors Passionate and self-driven to look for cost efficiencies at all timesGenuine enthusiasm to identify alternative procurement methods Track record of at least 5+ years in the construction industryAdvanced ability to write professional proposals and communications. Fully capable in Microsoft Suite ( Word, Excel, Project, Power point)Experience with Cost X is beneficialQuantity surveyor experience beneficial This is a senior role and remuneration and conditions of employment will reflect the seniority of the appointment – which will be discussed with the successful applicant.
If you believe that you would be a successful candidate for this role, and the information above has sparked your interest and attention, we want to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link to Andrew Dawson at ****** for a confidential discussion. Please be sure to specify which role you are applying for when emailing.
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