Estimating Manager - Brisbane, Australia - CGC Recruitment

CGC Recruitment

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Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Be a senior part of the business for the long term

Attractive $$$
Work for a builder who operates in 3 states of Australia

The company

Our client is a privately-owned construction company based in Australia that provides a range of construction services, including commercial, industrial, and residential construction, as well as fit-outs and refurbishments.

The company was founded in 1995 and operates primarily in the New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria regions of Australia.

The QLD arm of the business has been operating for nearly 15 years and are based eat of the CBD.

Their projects typically range from $2M to $50M in the Industrial, agecare, commercial and health sectors with a T/O of around $50M.

The role - Estimating Manager

Due to an interstate move, there is an exciting and rare opportunity for an Estimating Manager to come into the senior leadership team.

You will be managing at team of 3 and be fully responsible for the Estimating/Pre Construction side of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the estimating process from start to finish, ensuring that cost estimates are accurate and timely
Work closely with project managers and architects to understand project specifications and requirements
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the most competitive pricing is obtained
Ensure that estimates are in line with project budgets and timelines
Review and analyse bids and proposals from subcontractors and suppliers
Manage the estimating team and provide training and development opportunities as required

Qualifications and Experience required:

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
Exeprience with a similar size builder as a Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager role
Strong understanding of building plans and specifications
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and problemsolving skills
Proficient in using estimating software and Microsoft Office suite