Sales Estimator

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Job Brief

We are seeking an experienced Sales Estimator who will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for residential, commercial, or multi-residential building projects. The role involves interpreting plans, quantifying materials and labour, generating site costs, pricing variations, and supporting the sales process from estimation through to client presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Cost estimation and analysis

• Prepare cost estimates: Produce precise cost estimates for tenders, variations, and contracts for residential, commercial, or multi-residential projects. This includes both new and existing designs, considering client selections and site-specific conditions.

• Analyze project documentation: Interpret architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and other technical drawings to fully understand the project's scope.

• Calculate material and labor costs: Determine the necessary quantities of materials and estimate the labor required for construction. This process is also known as "take-off".

• Assess site costs: Generate fixed site costs by evaluating factors such as land surveys, soil reports, and council and developer requirements.

• Price variations: Obtain quotes and calculate pricing for customer-requested changes or upgrades during the pre-contract and post-contract stages.

• Sales and client support

• Produce tender documents: Compile and present clear, accurate, and customer-friendly tender documents and final contracts for clients.

• Liaise with sales staff: Work closely with the sales team to ensure estimates align with customer requirements and company pricing strategies.

• Provide timely responses: Address sales and customer queries regarding costs, plans, and inclusions in a fast and accurate manner

• Present estimates to clients: Prepare and sometimes present tender documentation to clients, ensuring they understand the details of their project's costs.

• Internal and external coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams: Work with drafters, designers, and construction teams to review plans, identify design changes, and ensure buildability.

• Liaise with external stakeholders: Communicate with suppliers, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain accurate quotes and address construction queries.

• Source quotes and bids: Manage bids and pricing from external vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive and accurate rates.

• Quality and process improvement

• Perform quality checks: Conduct thorough checks on all documentation to ensure estimates are accurate and all inclusions and specifications are correctly documented.

• Contribute to business efficiencies: Look for and suggest improvements in estimating processes and workflows to increase overall business efficiency.

• Manage software: Use estimating software, such as Buildsoft, as well as spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and other internal systems to track and manage all project costs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential or commercial construction estimating (Australia)

• Strong understanding of building terminology, construction processes

• Exceptional numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Competence with industry software for estimating, scheduling, and project management.

• Confident verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Software:

• Buildsoft

• Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

• Experience presenting tenders to clients

• Familiarity with council and developer compliance

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical and detail-oriented

• Confident communicator

• Able to manage multiple estimates simultaneously

Education:

• Qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Design, or a related field preferred

Time Zone: Australian Business Hours

Applicant Location: Must be Filipinos living in the Philippines

About Outdesk

At Outdesk, our mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent in the Philippines and the dynamic business needs of our clients in Australia. We are committed to delivering bespoke recruitment and comprehensive employment solutions that foster long-term success for both our clients and staff.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Leave

• 13th Month Pay

• SSS

• Philhealth

• Pag-Ibig

• BIR

• HMO