McNab

Estimator Brisbane

West End full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About McNab
McNab is one of the largest Construction, Development and Property groups in Australia, with turnover now exceeding $1bn each year. Despite our growth and size, we've never lost our small company DNA - which centres around genuine care for our staff, customers and all our stakeholders. Success for us isn't about awards or growth, it's when we deliver so well that our customers are proud to wear a McNab T-Shirt on weekends!

About the Role
Due to growth our Brisbane team is seeking an Estimator who will support the preparation of cost plans, tenders and pricing for repeat work, ECI opportunities and hard dollar tenders. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on estimating work, working with project teams and helping deliver accurate, competitive submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare cost plans, tenders and pricing submissions
Support repeat work, ECI and hard dollar tender opportunities
Work with project teams and stakeholders to gather information and prepare submissions
Review drawings, specifications and project requirements
Identify risks, gaps and commercial opportunities during the estimating process
Prepare subcontractor packages and bill of quantities
Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing
Maintain up-to-date market rates and pricing information
Contribute to the preparation of bids across multi-residential, retail and industrial projects
Use estimating software such as CostX to support accurate pricing and measurement

About You
Proven estimating experience in multi-residential, retail and / or industrial projects
Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
Confident preparing cost plans, tenders and pricing
Strong communicator with good stakeholder management skills
Able to work across a range of markets and trades
Quantity Surveying or related background highly desirable
Proficient in CostX or similar estimating software

We genuinely care. We make it easy. We deliver certainty.
This is our promise - to our clients, and everyone we deal with. Delivering on these three things really, really well is what drives us at McNab. Everything we do, from recruiting and training to performance and promotion, centres around this promise.
We leverage the entire McNab Group to deliver certainty for our clients at a time of unprecedented uncertainty in the industry. And our approach works. From delivering our own property developments, to manufacturing our own building products, and a plethora of aligned businesses, your career at McNab goes well beyond traditional construction roles.

McNab benefits:
Annual health and fitness subsidy.
Parental leave program.
Birthday leave.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program and McNab Wellbeing Program
Internal development opportunities through tailored training programs.
This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff - if this is something you want to be a part of APPLY NOW!

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Technology & IT Estimator Brisbane Technology Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Estimator Brisbane role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at McNab?
  3. Which of Estimator, Brisbane and Technology have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Estimator, Brisbane and Technology.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Estimator Brisbane role because I can bring practical experience in Estimator, Brisbane and Technology, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes McNab needs from this hire.

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