Job Description

Estimator

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Location: South East Melbourne (Office-based)

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Salary: Up to $150,000 + Superannuation

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About Us:

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We are a residential construction and Commercial construction company based in Melbourne's South East. We pride ourselves on empowering our clients through high-quality home renovations, extensions, and custom recent builds. Our philosophy places understanding, transparency, and a "customer-first" mindset front and centre, ensuring a stress-free journey for homeowners. We demand a high standard of work from ourselves and our subcontractors, consistently delivering beautifully finished homes on time and on budget.

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The Role:

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Due to a strong pipeline of upcoming work, we are looking for a dedicated Estimator to join our tight-knit team.
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Key Responsibilities:

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- Preparing accurate and comprehensive estimates for high-end residential renovations and commercial new builds ($100K - $10m).
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- Undertaking Contract Administration tasks to assist with smooth and profitable project delivery.
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- Reviewing plans, conducting take-offs, and quoting materials and labour.
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- Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to negotiate rates and ensure our high quality standards are met.
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- Working closely with the broader team to maintain our transparent building process and ensure budgets are strictly managed.
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About You:

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- Trade Background: An ex-carpenter ("chippy") or someone with extensive hands-on trade experience is our ideal candidate.
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- Site Knowledge: You know exactly how a residential site operates, the sequencing of trades, and can translate that practical site knowledge into highly accurate estimates.
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- Work Ethic: You are autonomous, proactive, and hard-working. You don't need to be micromanaged to get the job done.
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- Communication: You have a professional approach and share our uncompromising commitment to client satisfaction and quality.
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What We Offer:

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- A highly competitive salary package of up to $150,000 + Super, commensurate with your experience.
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- The opportunity to work on beautifully designed, high-end residential & commercial new build projects.
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- A stable, office-based role with a company that values its staff just as much as its clients.
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- A supportive, professional team environment where communication and quality are paramount.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Estimator (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria