Estimator - Custom Homes
D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au
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Our client is a well established custom homebuilder based in the Hills District. Due to an increase in work, they are looking to add an additional person to their Estimating team.
The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney. They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.
The Role
This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.
You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.
The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
We're looking for someone with:
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney. They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.
The Role
This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.
You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.
The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans
- Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
- Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Review plans, specifications and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements
- Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs
- Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks
- Update estimates in line with design changes and revised documentation
- Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle
- Work closely with internal design, construction and project teams
- Ensure estimates are thoroughly checked and accurately reflect project requirements
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous residential estimating experience
- Experienced using estimating software such as Databuild, Cubit or similar
- Experience pricing custom homes, renovations, extensions or similar residential projects
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods and costs
- Good knowledge of take-offs, quantities and subcontractor pricing
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documentation
- Experience with estimating/take-off software
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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Who is hiring for the Estimator - Custom Homes role?
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Where is the Estimator - Custom Homes job located?
The Estimator - Custom Homes role with D&B is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Estimator - Custom Homes role pay?
D&B lists the Estimator - Custom Homes role at AUD 90,000–120,000 per year.
Is the Estimator - Custom Homes role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Estimator - Custom Homes role?
The Estimator - Custom Homes position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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