WHO YOU ARE

We’re looking for someone with 1-2 years’ residential building industry experience in sales estimating. In addition, it would be highly advantageous to have a tertiary/TAFE qualification in estimating.
Knowledge of National Construction Code is required, along with strong analytical skills and the capability to interpret technical drawings. You must be able to actively contribute and work collaboratively within a tight-knit team.
You have the capacity to multi-task and have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work. Having high attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, achieve set targets and KPI’s and demonstrate planning/organisational and time management skills are desired.
The ideal candidate would have the ability and willingness to upskill into other aspects of the estimating function, in particular production estimating or special projects.
You must have a willingness and energy to embrace and enhance the team spirit within the operations department. We want everyone to feel that Simonds is a rewarding and enjoyable place to work.

There are three key components to this role:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for tenders, variations and contracts within client agreed timeframes.
• Maintaining focus on client’s needs, expectations and desired outcomes.
• Collaborate and consult with the sales, operations and construction team to help deliver exceptional customer service across all aspects of the home build

Some key accountabilities of the role include:

• Providing accurate pricing for contracts and variations including appropriate margin considerations
• Analyse project documentation to determine if all elements are included
• Obtain relevant quotes and pricing for non-standard variations
• Liaise with key stakeholders throughout the process and identify potential areas of risk in the project.
• Offer technical support to team members and sales staff
• Maintain organised files and appropriate documentation of completed wor