Graduate Estimator

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

We are currently hiring a Graduate for our Estimating team! We are currently hiring a Graduate for our Estimating team! You will support the Estimating team with delivering tender proposals and submissions for exciting commercial, industrial, education and residential projects, and will assist our teams in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Kapitol Group offers a comprehensive, 2-year graduate program, during which you will gain exposure across all facets of estimating and partake in monthly technical and interpersonal skills training forums. Your learning won’t stop after the 2 years, as we’ll continue developing your foundation.  Successful Graduates will work across several different projects, ensuring a holistic, well-rounded experience.

Working alongside your dedicated Estimator and Estimating Manager, and with support from the Construction Manager and People & Culture, you will work through our comprehensive Competency Matrix to provide a structured learning experience.

We are a fast-paced and growing company, looking for passionate people that thrive on success and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with strong learning mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

What you will do:

• Learn from a team of experienced and passionate estimating professionals
• Assist the Estimating team to deliver exceptional tender proposals and submissions
• Maintain effective relationships with a range of external project stakeholders
• Help ensure the project is being managed to programme and contractual obligations
• Support the team with tender reviews and maintaining accurate and up to date cost information
• Liaise with project teams and adhere to project schedules

What you will bring:

• A genuine passion for Estimating and the Construction industry
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management or a related discipline
• Curiosity to continually learn and apply that learning on the job
• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and context switch efficiently

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great. Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.