Junior Estimator

Reeves Envico is a group of specialist infrastructure contractors with over 30 years' experience throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Delivering projects in civil works infrastructure and construction management in sectors such as water and sewerage, environment, public works, commercial, heritage, and residential. 

Through our two companies - CCB Envico and Reeves International - we have successfully completed over 150 major projects in Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific, predominantly working with Water Authorities, Federal, State and Local Government, Pacific Region Government Departments.

Preparation of accurate tenders and cost plan budgets for building projects under appropriate guidance depending on project complexity. Responsibilities include: 

• Assessing what information is to be provided to sub-contractors and suppliers for estimates.
• Analysing quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Participating in management meetings to review tender prior to submission.
• Preparation and maintenance of cost records and data banks.
• Actively solicit and encourage sub-contractors and suppliers to price our work competitively.
• Obtain confirmation of sub-contractor/supplier quotations and prepare a balanced/rated Bill of Quantities on successful projects.
• Liaise with construction staff on estimate anomalies.
• Ensure that tenders are prepared, completed, and delivered on time and to the correct location.
• Other duties as would be expected in an Estimating Department.

• Intermediate computer knowledge including spreadsheet and computer-based estimating applications.
• Building, Engineering or QS qualification
• Ability to effectively communicate with and negotiate with sub-contractors.
• Excellent skills in communicating with people at all levels, with emphasis on oral.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload accordingly.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet constant deadlines.
• Extremely flexible to cope with varied workload.
• Hands-on team player - support and back up other staff members and perform a range of duties from routine to high level.
• Self motivated and with initiative.

If you hold the above-mentioned skills and experience we would welcome your application below. To protect your identity, your application will be kept strictly confidential.

Please note: shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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