Key Leadership Role: Estimator and Cost Analyst
Join our organization in a key leadership role as an estimator and cost analyst. This position involves accurately auditing building costs, reconciling provisional allowances within building contracts, and ensuring financial transparency throughout the process.
As a key member of our operations team, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders including construction, sales estimating, and finance to:
* Support project profitability and client satisfaction by reviewing detailed cost estimates and resolving any oversights
* Analyze actual building costs against initial budgets and identify variances
* Update cost databases and benchmarking data to reflect current market rates
* Review and reconcile all provisional allowances within building contracts
* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to verify costs and ensure compliance with contract terms
* Produce regular cost reports and variance analyses for sales estimating to manage tender allowances
* Maintain comprehensive records of estimates, quotes, invoices, and reconciliations
* Support the preparation of final accounts and project closeout documentation
* Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and cost control processes
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* Experience in residential construction estimating, cost analysis, financial accounting, project accounting or quantity surveying
* Some exposure to financial reconciliation and auditing processes
* An understanding of building contracts and provisional allowances
* Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
* Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
We are committed to creating inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We prioritize safety, integrity, and innovation, and strive to build better lives through our work.
Interested in joining our team? Apply today!