Civil Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor - Angeles

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Estimating both direct and indirect commercial and residential civil quantities and costs.
• Quantity take offs and bill of quantities analysis using various software tools (mud shark, cubit, blue beam etc…)
• Conducts Geotechnical studies in the application of soil mechanics and rock mechanics in the design foundation elements of structures.
• Preparing procurement packages and vetting supplier/subcontractor pricing
• Conducting constructability methodologies and staging mark ups
• Developing construction programs
• Review tender documentations, scope of works and contracts
• Preparation of RFQ's & Internal pricing requests
• Develop quantities from design documentation, reports and plans
• Develop resource schedule and preliminary tender programs
• Liaise with internal project delivery team and external clients/ subcontractors
• Attend site visits to thoroughly understand project requirements and visually inspect sites
• Assist contract administrators and project managers in assessing variation values and contract management prior and following contract signing
• Ability to negotiate tenders, communicate with clients with confidence
• Ability to represent in client meetings and working to the benefit of the organization.
• Ability to break down and justify estimating costs and quantities
• Establish good relationships with companies and clients
• Ability to generate BOQs and check BOQs against site drawings
• Ability to read and interpret design reports including geotechnical report, DA reports, Vibration reports, Dewatering management reports, Traffic management reports etc…
• Establish feasibility study for each project with estimated budget, projected cost and projected profit margin
• Ability to identify and project risks and opportunities for each tender and to communicate that across with project manager and director

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Associates Degree.
• Experience with Australian Builders, specifically in New South Wales.
• Knowledgeable with Australian Construction Standards.
• 2-3 years of industry experience and at least 5 years of estimation experience
• Good computer skills, including MS Office and a dedicated estimating software (Expert Estimation experience advantageous)
• Good computer skills, including MS Office, Mud Shark, Cubit, Blue Beam, Bid Contender, Estimate One, Procore and other online platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines