Job Description

Who are we?

Eight Homes is Melbourne's affordable builder. We offer a stylish range of designs ideal for homeowners entering the property market or investors. We focus on efficiency and simplicity in purchase and building. We pride ourselves in building better lives for not only our clients, but for our employees too. Our strong leadership, inclusive culture and ongoing success have all contributed to us being a 2024 Certified Great Place To Work

We believe that working with us will never be just a job. We offer a dynamic, transparent, and upbeat culture with the added benefit of an exciting workplace environment and friendly employees. We are committed to helping talented people build their careers - there are many opportunities for growth in this business for those who are looking to challenge themselves.

What's on offer?

Eight Homes is looking for an experienced Production Estimator to join our team.

Within this role your responsibilities would include:

• Schedule and produce supplier orders.
• Accurately estimate and assess the building materials required for each job throughout all stages of construction, utilizing mini bills and Master bills of quantity (MBOQ) database.
• Ensure systems including Databuild and Evolve are updated accurately and within required timeframes to ensure adequate job tracking.
• Manage and improve mini bills database to reflect variations.
• Ensure all building variations and on-site queries are actioned within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with Manager to assist with the order scheduling and issue orders to relevant trades and suppliers.
• Provide support and assistance to stakeholders throughout the business including clarification of plans, display options, quotes, technical assistance and other queries that arise.
• Analyse drafting plans and other documentation to prepare cost, materials, labour estimates, as well as providing Production Drafting team with feedback on feasibility of drawings.
• Support the Group Estimating Manager with quality and ongoing development within the estimating team

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Estimator to join our Estimating team. If you a team player who loves to be involved in developing teams' knowledge and skills, excel in estimating project costs, possess strong organisational skills, and have a passion for delivering precise and timely estimates for residential builds, we want to hear from you!
• Apply now to become a valued member of our team and contribute to our success at Eight Homes

Required

• 5 + years of experience in a comparable role within the residential building/construction industry
• Ability to interpret architectural plans
• Intermediate computer skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and CRM programs
• Understanding of scheduling, forecasting, planning, and general building principles, regulations, codes, and stages in residential construction.

What's in it for you?

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, home builds and a range of wellbeing perks
• Regular company and team events and entertainment.

We not only build homes, we build careers too!