Junior Estimator / Carpenter
D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au
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I’m looking for a Junior Estimator to join a custom residential builder based in South West Sydney.
This role would suit someone with a carpentry or strong residential construction background who has started to get an understanding of estimating and wants to move into an estimating focused role.
You don’t need to be a fully fledged estimator, but you’ll need a basic understanding of the sales estimating process and how a residential home is priced from plans through to a final quote.
The business builds high quality custom homes and this is a good opportunity to learn from an experienced estimating team and develop your skills across the full estimating process.
The role:
If you have a construction background and want to make the move into estimating, get in touch with Katie for a confidential chat.
This role would suit someone with a carpentry or strong residential construction background who has started to get an understanding of estimating and wants to move into an estimating focused role.
You don’t need to be a fully fledged estimator, but you’ll need a basic understanding of the sales estimating process and how a residential home is priced from plans through to a final quote.
The business builds high quality custom homes and this is a good opportunity to learn from an experienced estimating team and develop your skills across the full estimating process.
The role:
- Assist with preparing sales estimates and quotes for new homes
- Review architectural drawings, specifications and site information
- Assist with pricing materials, labour and subcontractor costs
- Review foundations and identify additional construction costs
- Assist with RSLs, variations and client upgrades
- Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Work closely with the sales, drafting and construction teams
- Learn and develop your understanding of the full sales estimating process
- Carpentry or solid residential construction background
- Some experience or exposure to sales estimating
- Basic understanding of how residential homes are priced from plans
- Comfortable reading drawings and understanding construction methods
- Understanding of materials, labour and subcontractor pricing
- Good attention to detail
- Someone who is keen to build a long-term career in estimating
- A carpenter looking to get off the tools and into estimating
- A junior estimator with 1–2 years' experience
- Someone currently assisting an estimator and wanting to take the next step
- Someone from a project or custom homebuilder who has had exposure to sales estimating
If you have a construction background and want to make the move into estimating, get in touch with Katie for a confidential chat.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Junior Estimator / Carpenter role?
D&B is hiring for the Junior Estimator / Carpenter position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Junior Estimator / Carpenter job located?
The Junior Estimator / Carpenter role with D&B is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Junior Estimator / Carpenter role pay?
D&B lists the Junior Estimator / Carpenter role at AUD 70,000–90,000 per year.
Is the Junior Estimator / Carpenter role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Junior Estimator / Carpenter role?
The Junior Estimator / Carpenter position is aimed at junior-level candidates.
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