Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Job Title: Estimator

Reporting to: Estimating Director Department:
Commercial

Job Profile:

Structure Tone is a growing business with a successful, dynamic, hardworking, and adaptable group composed of Project Managers, Design Managers, and Technical Services Managers. To be considered, you must share our values, be technically excellent, have a love of numbers, and be willing to do whatever it takes to delight our customers.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analysing plans and specifications and performing quantity take‑offs for select trades. Be technically savvy. Being able to use On‑Screen Take Off software is a positive.
• Develop and prepare estimates from Stage 2–Stage 4 with minimal subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents/information.
• Develop subcontractor interest in projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
• Qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifics.
• Itemize trade‑specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
• Prepare detailed critical‑path job schedules.
• Continually market the company and look for future opportunities to grow the business.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Considerable career progression/compensation potential for the right candidate.
• Interact with clients, architects, engineers, etc. to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc.
• All project staff will be expected to manage and report on the business sustainability and project goals.

• Start the process of early engagement with consultant teams.
• Look to actively engage with our end‑user clients and consultants prior to PQQ/Tenders landing.

• Arrange and attend regular social events with the same. Proactively develop existing relationships whilst looking to explore new relationships within the industry.
• Attend industry events as requested.
• Promote our company values externally.

• Actively participate in the Operational Excellence Programme and look to innovate.
• Promote the programme both internally and externally.
• Ownership, management and implementation of the technical services systems and procedures.
• Lead quarterly technical services collaboration knowledge‑sharing forums.

• Relevant Commercial Construction Estimating experience including early stage budgeting.
• A leader that assumes total responsibility for their work.
• A team player that works well with others and can effectively direct and manage others.
• 4‑year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or 5+ year(s) of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and market trends.
• Dedicated, well‑organized, able to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with commercial estimating software such as Conquest, On‑Screen Take‑Off, etc.
• Maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, personable, communication, and written skills.
• Ability to interact, develop, and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of people.
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

• Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead.
• Values: the job holder must understand the values of the business and respond positively.
• Structured approach: focused, thorough, high level of attention to detail.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

As the needs of the business change the above job profile, duties and location of the role within the Department of the business will be adjusted accordingly.