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Construction Estimator


Company : Rarekind


Location : Newcastle, Australia


Created : 2025-05-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Lead the charge. An opportunity to build an estimating function. Design that breaks the mould. Be apart of bold, innovative modular container projects. On-site location based in Mayfield.Estimate. Innovate. Lead.Join a team thats pushing the boundaries of modular construction and design.This is your opportunity to work with a company thats not just following trends, theyre setting them.Think exciting, high-impact projects, and the chance to make your mark on the next generation of modular builds.From cutting-edge container fit outs to sophisticated commercial spaces, this team is setting new standards, and they need someone like you to lead the way.This role isnt for someone who wants to sit quietly in a cubicle copying and pasting into Excel all day. Its for someone who gets a thrill from figuring out how a modular construction ticks.Cost wise, build wise, time wise and then makes the numbers stack up before things go sideways.We know the kind of person you are. Creative. Commercial. Consistent.About The Opportunity:The team is growing. Fast. And until now, estimating has been a team sport. Its worked, but theyve outgrown it.Youll be the first dedicated Estimator to join the team. Someone to grab the estimating reins, build the systems, setup the workflows and stop the guesswork.If youve ever said, There has to be a better way to do this, this is your blank canvas.As the Estimator, youll be building the process. Setting up the tools and templates and workflows for pricing projects from scratch.Costing the builds. Labour, materials, overheads. You know the drill.Youll also work very closely with sales and production teams. You wont live in isolation. Youll get that collaboration and call upon everyone when needed.Youll find yourself reviewing quotes from suppliers and subs. Youre someone who doesnt just accept the first price either.Benchmarking everything is critical. All your costs, assumptions, wins and mistakes. So, next time youre even sharper.The Business:For over a decade, this family-owned business has been reshaping the way we think about modular design. Specialising in bold, innovative solutions for commercial and industrial spaces.Theyre known for their quality, creativity and supportive environment.With a growing portfolio of high impact projects, theyre ready to take things to the next level. And thats where you come in.About You:Youre an experienced Estimator. Youve probably been in construction, fit-out or manufacturing. At least 3 years of it. Your knowledge of procurement and contract pricing models like fixed, cost-plus and scheduling of rates is vital.You get how builds come together and where costs hide. If youve had a hand in modular or container projects before, even better.Youre a self-starter and motivated. Not afraid to speak up. Youre the person who wants to build better estimating tools.Bonus points if youve worked on modular container builds before. Youll know your way around estimating software and have potentially even built pricing libraries or cost databases.Youve probably quoted on bespoke or your non-cookie-cutter projects too.The Next Steps:If you have a CV, click apply to be immediately considered.If you dont have an up-to-date CV, reach out to me, Olivia Wild via one of the following channels:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/oliviajwildEmail: owild@rarekind.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr