Estimator

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. Fletch Collective is a BESIX Watpac company and dedicated team of local construction experts creating high-quality commercial spaces, no matter the size. Joining Fletch means being part of a team backed by the strength of an established industry leader, with opportunity to learn, develop and build a rewarding career.

As we expand Fletch Collective in Queensland, we seek an Estimator to join our team. The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Compile and prepare tenders ensuring that all aspects and requirements of the project have been reviewed.
• Coordinate estimating with subject matter experts from construction, design management, and marketing to develop the best possible tender.
• Identify and highlight risks associated with head contract tender documents.
• Review tender documents and correctly allocate the appropriate trade packages for pricing.
• Prepare building quantities in a format that reflects industry practices and trends.
• Understand the mechanisms behind cost escalation and associated market risks, and appropriately factor into pricing.
• Manage the handover of a successful tender or bid to the nominated Project Manager.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in compiling and preparing estimates for construction project tenders.
• Clear understanding of industry construction techniques and proficient skills in industry software.
• Understanding of construction contracts and the resultant cost implications.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the external and internal business environment.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.