Junior Estimator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Junior Estimator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Meet with clients to discuss requirements and negotiate throughout the tender process;
- Keep an up to date list of preferred suppliers and costings;
- Maintain thorough and carefully organised digital records within job folders;
- Writing reports;
- Investigating the cause of loss or damage;
- Inspecting building damage to domestic insured properties;
- Learn the strategies and processes of the Estimating function;
- Manage bid pricing from all vendors;
- Be involved with the preparation of tenders;
- Performing take off and the estimation of their own labour and expenses;
- Attend site, pre-contract and post-contract meetings;
- Prepare cost analysis;
- Operate their estimation software to prepare construction estimates;
- Estimating the cost of repair;
- Prepare estimates and purchase orders in detail for all products.
Requirements:
- Attention to detail;
- Strong understanding of construction processes;
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates;
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines;
- Has strong negotiation/communications skills (both written and verbal);
- Previous experience in administration or contracts administration in the industry is desirable;
- 2 years+ experience in estimating role within construction industry;
- Strong organisational skills;
- great communication skills;
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities;
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel;
- A real desire to learn and to want a long-term career in estimating;
- Willingness to learn and follow instruction;
- A good understanding of the estimation process;
- Tertiary qualification in Building or Engineering or.