Estimator

Ready to build a better future with us?

At Kapitol Group, we pride ourselves on being Victoria's second largest privately owned construction company .

Our vision is to continuously improve the construction industry by setting new standards for quality, safety, culture and work-life balance.

We’re a team of high performing professionals obsessed with innovation and excellence in construction. Our work spans the commercial, education, industrial, and residential sectors.

With a healthy and growing pipeline of work, we are looking for a talented and motivated Estimator to deliver the full tender process of small to medium scale projects. You will assist the team in the overall coordination of a portfolio of tenders, submissions and BOQs, aiding the coordination and production attractive, high-quality submissions. You will work in a team environment in support of the Senior Estimator and New Business Manager. 

What you'll do:

• Assisting in the preparation of tender proposals and submissions
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to obtain quotes
• Partake in maintaining effective relationships with a range of external project stakeholders
• Contribute to maintaining accurate and up to date cost information
• Participate in tender interviews in support of the Senior Estimator
• Liaise with project teams and adhere to project schedules
• Suggest improvements for our estimating processes and systems

About you:

• Genuine passion for the Construction industry and Estimating
• Tertiary qualified in Construction Management / a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experienced working as an Estimator across multiple projects in a Tier 1 or 2 setting (desirable)
• New construction and fitout background (desirable)
• CostX and Estimate One experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of construction systems and methodologies
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to juggle multiple priorities and context switch quickly
• A strong team focus, and highly motivated

How you'll benefit:

• 5-day work week (exception of Site Managers/Supervisors who work 10 days in 14, with every other Saturday off)
• Investment in training with the aim to have the best trained workforce in the industry
• Free health assessments for all staff
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary care givers 
• Fast-tracked career development opportunities and support our staff through mentoring, workshops and retreats
• Industry-leading internal communication channels to break down silos across sites, allowing staff to share ideas, lessons learnt and other resources.

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.

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.