We are a growing tiling and timber flooring company operating across Australia and are currently seeking a highly motivated and organised Estimator / Project Coordinator to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating and construction experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and growing business.
The Company
We are a growing tiling and timber flooring company operating across Australia and are currently seeking a highly motivated and organised Estimator / Project Coordinator to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating and construction experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and growing business.
The Role
You will work across a variety of projects with established and high-profile clients, supporting projects from the estimating and tender stage through to procurement, construction and completion.
The role involves working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, the site team and internal management to ensure project requirements are clearly understood and works are delivered efficiently, accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
- Preparing quantity take-offs, estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
- Preparing and reviewing project scopes of work.
- Liaising with clients regarding pricing, scope, project requirements and variations.
- Reviewing and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Engaging with suppliers and coordinating material pricing and availability.
- Conducting product and material research as required.
- Maintaining and updating product, material and labour costs.
- Monitoring project correspondence, drawings,
transmittals and document revisions on a daily basis.
- Ensuring updated drawings and project information are reviewed and actioned in a timely manner.
- Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, variations and monthly progress claims.
- Coordinating with the site team to ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements and programme.
- Providing ongoing administrative and project support to both the site and office teams.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assisting in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
- Supporting the business with other project-related and ad-hoc duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous estimating experience within construction, flooring, tiling or a related trade.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation.
- Experience with Bluebeam and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Solid numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to project deadlines.
- A proactive, self-motivated and versatile approach to work.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence liaising with clients, suppliers and site teams.
- Commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities with both new and existing clients.
Previous experience in tiling, timber flooring, finishes or subcontractor estimating will be highly regarded.