Estimator/ Cost Planner (BBBH5243) Auckland, New Zealand
Franklin Smith have the opportunity for an Estimator with significant experience across the Commercial build and interior fit-out space in New Zealand to join an industry renowned contractor which have completed an impressive portfolio of projects to date and a massive pipeline of projects fast approaching.
Job title: Estimator/ Cost Planner
Company type: Specialist Fit Out Contractor
Contract type: Contractor (PAYE or GST)
Contract duration: 6 month rolling contracts (with potential for extension)
Location: Auckland
Salary: Up to $70-90+GST (DOE)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of quoted works process in order to maximise revenue and operating profit
- Estimate the costs of projects in order to meet or exceed the client’s requirements
- Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit
- Support the fulfillment of the programme of works safely, on time and to the required quality while maximising the gross profit and client’s satisfaction
- Implement all of our client’s policies including those for SHE and risk management
- Promote our client’s values towards its customer in order to meet or exceed their expectations
- Obtain suitable market quotations to substantiate the prime
- Deliver accurate prime cost submissions at the adjudication meeting in a professional and logical manner.
- Advise line Manager of improvements / innovation within the company or externally that you become aware of.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar position within the Construction Industry
- Commercial Awareness
- Have strong organisational skills and able to present information in a logical manner
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Able to work as an individual and work co-operatively as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
To apply for this role, send an updated CV to Johnny O’Rourke via johnny@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz or call via 021839812.
Note to overseas candidates, as this is a temporary position, you require at least a Residency visa in place if you are to be considered.