Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions for remedial, refurbishment, and building upgrade projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify materials, trades, and key construction details.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and input data into estimating software and cost databases.
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations; maintain quote registers and contact lists.
• Support the Senior Estimator in developing trade breakdowns, cost schedules, and tender summaries.
• Participate in tender review meetings, clarifications, and value engineering discussions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure estimates reflect construction methods, sequencing, and site conditions.
• Assist in maintaining and updating cost libraries, supplier databases, and estimating templates.
• Contribute to post-tender reviews and continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Required Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in estimating, contracts administration, or project supportpreferably in remedial or refurbishment construction.
• Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers in preparing tender submissions.
• Exposure to quantity take-offs, trade breakdowns, and cost schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, or a related discipline (or currently pursuing).
• Sound understanding of the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, and WHS practices.

A Successful Candidate Must Have

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Proficient With

• Microsoft Excel and estimating software (CostX preferred).
• General office and communication tools (Microsoft Office suite).

Experience Advantage

• Background in remedial, refurbishment, or building upgrade projects.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and value engineering.
• Experience in maintaining cost databases and supplier libraries.

ShoreXtra Perks

• Day 1 HMO Coverage
• Dayshift schedule
• Fixed Weekends off
• Game lounge
• Shorelife perks (gym membership discounts and more!)
• Engaging monthly activities
• Free and unlimited barista-style coffee
• Free parking and shuttle services
• Employee referral incentives (Bronze)