
Estimator / Project Engineer
- Adelaide, SA
- $120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop high-level, conceptual cost estimates to assist clients with project feasibility and budget planning.
- Accurately measure and calculate the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required for the project.
- Lead single or multiple projects with the senior leadership team.
- Collaborate effectively within a team and build strong relationships.
- Contribute to both team efforts and individual tasks.
- Coordinate discipline-specific activities, including project estimating and management plans.
- Stay informed about North's business unit strategies.
- Efficiently manage assigned projects, ensuring scope and detail align with proposals.
- Apply standard practices and procedures within North.
- Assist in client briefings and project delivery.
- Contribute to project reporting and client liaison.
- Understand and manage critical success factors in discipline-specific activities.
- Communicate sensitive information tactfully to clients.
- Maintain up-to-date best practice documentation.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Manage time proactively and demonstrate reliability.
- Achieve time, cost, and quality targets under direction.
- Exhibit cost-consciousness in project management.
- Complete weekly time sheets accurately.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in estimation is highly regarded.
- Skilled in discipline-specific IT software (e.g., Cost X, Mud Shark, Expert Estimation, MS Project, Primavera P6).
- Passionate about the role with a desire to grow within the company.
- Student membership or professional registration with relevant bodies (e.g., Engineers Australia, AIQS, RICS).
- High integrity with confidentiality regarding company and client information.
- Thorough knowledge of company project types.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive.
- Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Self-motivated with efficient job performance capabilities.