Residential Estimator – Contract Administrator, WA Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Generate material and labor cost estimates for both single and multi-residential double brick projects utilizing Beams Estimating software.

• Draft, review, and distribute HIA/Master Builders residential contracts and addenda tailored for clients in Western Australia.

• Oversee the Beams database, ensuring that price files, supplier rates, and cost centers are consistently updated and precise.

• Manage post-contract variations, guaranteeing that all modifications are accurately costed, documented, and approved prior to the start of construction.

• Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors based in Western Australia; generate Purchase Orders (POs) and Work Orders using the Beams system.

• Support the Australian project team with workflow scheduling, permit tracking, and the upkeep of accurate project folders within the company CRM.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the organization to streamline and elevate processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Residential Estimating within Western Australia, with a strong preference for candidates with expertise in AU Contract Administration.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Western Australian building standards, particularly concerning double brick construction, plate heights, and cavity specifications.

• Familiarity with Beams Software, including Estimating, CAD Takeoff, and Scheduling modules, is preferred and considered an asset.

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is required.

• Proficient in professional English (both written and verbal) for effective communication with site supervisors and suppliers in Australia.

🏝️ Benefits

• A genuinely supportive Leadership Team.

• Competitive salary package.

• Provision of a complete desktop/laptop setup along with backup internet.

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage starting on the first day of employment.

• 15 vacation days and 5 sick days.

• Annual performance evaluations.

• Unlimited employee referral incentives.

• Access to employee loan facilities.

• Opportunities to join social clubs and interest workshops.

• Participation in company events where you can win exciting prizes and receive recognition for exceptional performance.

• Statutory benefits, including maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves, the Magna Carta for Women, retirement benefits, overtime, and premium pays.