Job description
We have proudly partnered with Dimension Shopfitters, a Kiwi-owned construction business who are front runners in their industry. They focus on delivering quality projects across shopfitting and interiors and are respected throughout the industry for the work they deliver. They have a strong team culture and a family focused approach. You will be joining a high-performing team and a supportive company located on the North Shore.
The Role:
The Estimator is responsible for the profitable pricing of tenders in a timely and customer focused environment which includes but not limited to:
Dimension Shopfitters has a fantastic development plan and growth opportunities which they offer to all employees. They put time and effort into everyone’s career path and are very proud of the team they have built, ensuring you will be working alongside industry professionals.
The Ideal Candidate:
The Role:
The Estimator is responsible for the profitable pricing of tenders in a timely and customer focused environment which includes but not limited to:
- Evaluate which sub-trades and suppliers are required for each new project and send out all relevant information to all trades and suppliers as required so they can complete tender – predominantly for shopfitting and construction work.
- Liaising with customer, client, PM and/or designer for all details required to complete tender.
- Exploring alternative trades and/or details to provide a full tender with options for customer.
- Measuring and estimating all labour and materials for new projects.
- Negotiating final contract sums, under guidance of Senior Estimator and/or Managing Director.
- Provide a complete handover package to the assigned Project Manager, once contract has been secured.
- Adhere to Customer timeframes ensuring all tenders are submitted on time, every time.
- Providing backup and assistance in pricing of variations during project completion.
- Ensure the Senior Estimator and/or Managing Director are kept abreast of all relevant challenges and opportunities.
- Assist management to comply with the H&S policy.
Dimension Shopfitters has a fantastic development plan and growth opportunities which they offer to all employees. They put time and effort into everyone’s career path and are very proud of the team they have built, ensuring you will be working alongside industry professionals.
The Ideal Candidate:
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience using a quote software system – ideally CRM
- Knowledge of NZ build methodology
- Full understanding and ability to extract trades from drawings, obtain quotes and compile a tender response
- Experience in delivering quotes for fit-out commercial projects
- Strong IT and numerical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
