Estimating Manager – Brisbane, Australia

Silverstrand is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator looking to become a key part in shaping the future of our business alongside an experienced team. You will be based in our Brisbane Head Office and employed on a permanent basis.About the role : As a Civil Estimator, you will be responsible for the tendering of trades including scopes of work, cost planning, and preparation of estimates, tender pricing, and submissions for key projects across Australia.Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the below : Maintain strong personable & commercial relationships with Clients, Consultants, and Sub-ContractorsTender pricing, including rating of any Bill of Quantities providedEnsure full scope of work is costed for construction tendersPrepare schedule of preliminaries costsProvide estimating advice and comparative cost advice for alternatives if offeredIdentify risks and opportunities in design and tender documents and explore alternatives in order to ensure the targeted project margin is met or exceededReview and critically assess estimates provided by subcontractor pricingTake the lead role in the tendering of projects across several industry sectorsPreparation of tenders and BoQ’sCompletion of tender schedules and submission of tendersSubmission of RFI’sEssential Skills and Experience : Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or similar discipline preferred3 - 5 years’ experience in civil estimatingSolid and proven experience working within commercial construction, quantity surveying or estimatingExtensive software skills in Expert Estimator, Aconex, and MS ExcelOnsite experience will be considered advantageousAbility to read and dissect drawings and specificationsAbility to complete 1st principal take-offs and measurementExperience in all aspects of the tender process including analysis and reporting, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, and programming of worksExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWhat’s on offer : Competitive salary based on the successful candidate’s experienceA permanent position with a growing civil construction companySponsorship is available for the right candidateAbout Us : Silverstrand is a privately owned and operated contractor operating across Australasia since 2008, providing quality delivery in all areas of both civil and structural construction works in metro, regional, and remote areas. Silverstrand employs more than 200 people between Australia and New Zealand. The business and our team pride itself on being a client-focused and innovative contractor who approaches all aspects of delivery with a solutions-based methodology.If you are interested in the position please apply today!#J-18808-Ljbffr