Estimator / Contract Administrator

Ascon Homes is seeking a qualified and experienced Estimator/Contract Administrator to join our team. This mid-level position requires someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of the Melbourne construction market and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience with a residential builder, preferably with a background in both estimating and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process building variations to ensure accurate documentation and pricing
• Coordinate with Site Supervisors and Project Managers throughout project lifecycle
• Provide accurate take-offs and maintain price files within estimating software
• Manage contract signing and settlements with clients, ensuring regular updates on job progress
• Maintain up-to-date files with plans, engineering, and all necessary documents for construction
• Update department workflow and report on project progress on a weekly basis
• Prepare subcontractor packages, scopes, and procurement schedules
• Review and analyze project specifications and drawings to create a scope of works for subcontractor quotes.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize subcontracts
• Manage and track project expenditure, including subcontractor claims
• Maintain cost estimates and provide take-offs and tender pricing
• Ensure margins are maintained at company benchmarks
• Produce BOQs for project building costs, incorporating input from all stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with building codes, energy efficiency requirements, and local authority guidelines

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with a residential builder
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Australian construction market and subcontractors (Desirable)
• Ability to understand and interpret building and real estate contracts and construction documentation
• Experience in pricing single storey and double storey homes
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible
• Strong numerical skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with estimating software and methods
• Understanding of project budgets and maintaining margins

Join our team at Ascon Homes and be a part of delivering successful projects from start to finish.