Estimator

Landscape Elements is a professional, well respected and established Landscape Construction Company with over 100 employees. Based in Balcatta, the company has consistently experienced solid growth across the Construction, Maintenance and Residential Departments. We offer internal and external training to suitable candidates and opportunity for growth.

This is a busy role which requires an extremely well organised person who can interpret plans/specifications, produce accurate Quantity take-offs, develop pricing schedules, prepare and review tender documents and build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. The role requires you to work closely with the estimating team and reporting to the Senior Estimator.

 Tasks include:

• Take offs and quantifying all aspects of each project 

• Breaking down documentation into trades/suppliers and creating subcontractor RFQ packages

• Maintain document control throughout the span of each tender in line with company procedures

• Review evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors

• Produce first principal pricing of landscape hardscape, softscape and grounds maintenance works 

• Construction Gantt Chart programming, methodology writing and completion of qualitative tender criteria including expressions of interest.

• Prepare commercial tenders from release of tender through to final reviews for submission.

• Provide a high level of administrative and estimating support to the Senior Estimator.

 Skills and Experience 

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Experience working in a similar role with a Min 2 years as an estimator or QS. Commercial Landscape Construction preferred.

• Excellent computer skills together with high levels across Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with take off associated software and Buildsoft preferred. 

• Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills, with strong attention to detail and an ability to interpret plans and specifications.

• Outstanding Time Management and ability to work to a deadline independently or as part of a team.  

 Application Response

Please ensure you detail your level of experience, providing examples and documenting your skills in response to the Essential Criteria provided.   

We encourage applications from men and women of all ages, including people with a disability and Indigenous Australians.