Sales Estimator
About Rawson Group:
For over 45 years, Rawson Group has helped thousands of Australians make their dream home a reality, taking pride in our beautiful designs and quality build. From humble beginnings in country NSW, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW and the ACT.
About the role:
Join Rawson Group as a Sales Estimator to help our dynamic team prepare sales estimates, pricing and scope management for submission of tenders and client variations. Your expertise will enable Rawson to maintain a competitive edge in the industry while adhering to all relevant design, regulatory and internal standards. The role will be responsible for pricing of tenders, re-tenders and variations in an accurate and timely manner by taking a collaborative approach with suppliers, contractors and internal Rawson Group teams. You will be guided by a friendly team of fellow estimators to peer reviews tenders, assist senior estimators in maintaining an accurate database and liaising with the Estimating Manager for any discrepancies in master BOQ’s. We are after a team player who can share knowledge, be adaptive, plan ahead and is analytical. Whether you are an experienced estimator or you are looking to explore a career in estimating, if this sounds like you, apply now!
Why Join Us?
More than a place to work, Rawson Group is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with:
- Hybrid work balance of Wednesday & Friday WFH
- Discount on home builds and land packages
- Paid Parental Leave
- Optional 5 weeks paid leave
- Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
- Company Wide Reward and Recognition Platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers or days off
- Recruitment Referral Program - up to $5000
- Access to our employee assistance program for you and your family
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage tenders including initial preparation, re-work or variations and provide custom pricing in a timely manner
- Liaise with suppliers on non-standard variation tender details and prepare specific estimates in accordance with Rawson design principals
- Review plans, engineers specifications, schedules and authority requirements to eliminate conflicts in information for tender submissions
- Review job related ETS and provide detailed feedback to the Estimating Team Leader
- Ensure all tender information is obtained and managed to prevent delay to the project
About You:
Experience:
- Experience working with external stakeholders such as contractors or suppliers to extract information and troubleshoot problems
- Strong ability to analyse and resolve complex problems that may include multiple parties or external stakeholders
- Ability to make evidence-based decisions and communicate well
- A team player who is able to share and learn from the estimating team
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
Qualifications:
Tertiary:
- Degree or Certificate IV in Building & Construction Management
- Understanding of the construction process and terminology
- Working knowledge of the Building Code and regulations
Professional:
- Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
- 2 years’ experience in a similar role is preferred. Exposure to the construction sector is desirable.
Everyone belongs at Rawson Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of building better together. We recognise all individuals, regardless of their gender, cultural origin, LGBTQIA+, disability, or neurodiversity and acknowledge that those from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges in the job application process. We encourage all candidates to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives is what makes us great. Please reach out to us, opportunities@rawson.com.au if you have any accessibility requirements throughout the application process - we will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals to ensure a smooth application process.
What next?
If you’re ready to grow your career with us, Apply Now!