QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About the role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by planning and developing cost estimates and supporting the administration of tender documentation for building construction and maintenance projects.

Duties and skills involved:

• Producing high quality tender and quotation documentation for building projects, ensuring compliance with industry best practice, departmental standards and client requirements.
• Utilising estimating computer packages to ensure consistency and best practice in the provision of client quotations.
• Assessing and preparing accurate and timely estimates, quotations and project trade packages; including material lists and construction programs.
• Assisting in the development and research of estimating, costing, contract administration and contract cost management practices.
• Working effectively with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to maximise service delivery, achieve business costs savings and satisfy client requirements.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Proven ability to apply best estimating practices, to interpret, plan and prepare accurate building estimates.
• Working knowledge of contemporary estimating methods used in the building, construction and maintenance industry, including associated legislative and regulatory requirements.

How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact QBuild Careers on 07 3514 3919 or Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/596692/24
Closing Date: Friday, 25 October 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.