An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled Project Estimator to join the growing Oreana Homes team
The Oreana Group is a diversified property, investment and financial services group spanning the APAC region. As one of the key pillars of the group, Oreana Homes specialises in the design, construction, and delivery of a wide range of medium density town living projects, individual new home builds along with our newly formed Childcare and retail divisions.
With a focus on growth, our expanding team is looking for a Project Estimator to join the team. The role will ensure our medium density, childcare ad retail projects are estimated accurately and administer the efficient & effective delivery of building information to site personnel.
Role overview:
The role will require regular liaison with construction personnel, consultants, suppliers & contractors to achieve the best and most accurate outcome for the respective project and to ensure ongoing relationships are fostered and maintained.
The position is responsible for accurately reviewing project documentation including – contracts, permits, architectural drawings, engineering, project specifications & inclusions in line with Oreana Homes methodology.
The Project Estimator is required to administer the efficient & effective delivery of building information to site personnel by implementing effective purchasing and cost control measures.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensures that construction projects are estimated & ordered for accurately and within designated time frames
- Accurately review project documentation including – contracts, permits, architectural drawings, engineering, project specifications & inclusions along with Oreana Homes methodology to prepare project allowances, requests & reviews of supplier & contractor quotations,
- Complete accurate material & labour take offs where required
- Producing a Project Bill of Quantities, Locked Project Budget & Purchase Orders for construction issue.
- Regular liaison with construction personnel, consultants, suppliers & contractors to achieve the best and most accurate outcome for the respective project
- Ensures ongoing relationships are fostered and maintained.
About you
- You possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
- You have a desire to succeed and build a career with Oreana Homes
- Have the ability to work under pressure, manage timeframes and achieve deadlines.
- Posses excellent written and verbal communication skills dealing with clients, suppliers, trades and team members.
- Are proactive, analytical and logical.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualified (Industry degree or similar).
- Have 5 years+ practical experience in an Estimating role.
- Appreciation of project-based construction.
- Computer literate – Internet, Email, Excel, Plan Swift, Data build.
- Knowledge and understanding in establishing budgets.
- Understanding of OHS&E procedures and requirements