Estimator

Estimator - Duties
As estimator at Piedra you will be responsible for providing estimate costs for residential, commercial
or civil construction projects. Your input may determine whether a project goes ahead or not as you
will be considering expenses for things like materials, labour and equipment. Your input is required
before a contract is let.
Office location
Our office is located in Osborne Park, Western Australia and your work will predominantly be at this
location. However, some days you will be in the office collating data and preparing reports, other days
you will be out and about inspecting current and potential projects.
Duties
Work with managers to evaluate scope, value and timeframe of projects and budgets
Prepare, evaluate and lodge tender documentation
Create and interpret project plans
Work from plans, drawings and other documents
Incorporate building codes and standards to the construction costs
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Manage and monitor budgets for existing projects
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Estimate the equipment, manpower and materials required to complete a job
Ensure job specifications and standards are met
Essential
Highly articulate in written and spoken English
Have a careful, methodical and accurate approach to work
Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a range of personalities
Display focus and forethought
Be a problem solver
Have excellent math skills
Have good computer skills and the ability to learn and use technical computer programs
Work to a deadline
Current drivers licence (or able to obtain)
Qualifications
A diploma in a related discipline e.g. project management, construction, architecture, building
management. Complience experience is essential.
Conditions + Salary
4 weeks leave plus conditions as per the National Employment Standard (NES).