Category: Construction Location: DemolitionEstimator Part-Time| 30 hours per week Remote/ Work from Home $12AUD/hour(negotiable) Weare seeking an experienced Demolition Estimatorto prepare accurate andcompetitive estimates for residential, commercial, and civil demolitionprojects. Thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for reviewing drawings, siteinformation, scopes of work, and project specifications to determine labour,equipment, materials, disposal, subcontractor, and other project costs. Therole will work closely with project managers, site teams, suppliers, andclients to ensure estimates are accurate, commercially viable, and submitted ontime. Key Responsibilities Estimating& Take-Offs - Reviewarchitectural, structural, civil, and demolition drawings. - Performdetailed quantity take-offs for demolition works. - Determinedemolition methodologies, labour requirements, equipment, and projectdurations. - Estimatecosts for demolition, dismantling, removal, excavation, and associated works. - Calculate quantities of concrete, steel, masonry,timber, fixtures, finishes, and other materials requiring removal. - Estimatewaste volumes and disposal requirements. - Identifysalvageable and recyclable materials where applicable. Tender& Proposal Preparation - Preparedetailed and competitive demolition tenders and quotations. - Reviewtender documents, scopes, specifications, and project requirements. - Identifyinclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and potential risks. - Prepareclear cost breakdowns and tender summaries. - Ensureestimates are completed accurately and within tender deadlines. - Assistwith preparing variations and revised pricing. Supplier& Subcontractor Pricing - Obtainand compare supplier and subcontractor quotations. - Requestpricing for plant, equipment, waste disposal, trucking, recycling,asbestos-related services, and specialist demolition works. - Maintainup-to-date supplier and subcontractor pricing databases. - Negotiatepricing where appropriate to achieve competitive tender outcomes. Cost& Risk Analysis - Identifypotential project risks and cost impacts. - Allowfor site access, traffic management, temporary works, protection works, andother project constraints. - Considerdisposal fees, tipping charges, transportation, equipment mobilisation, andlabour requirements. - Reviewprevious projects and historical costs to improve estimating accuracy. - Conductestimate reviews before submission. DemolitionScope Experienceestimating some or all of the following would be highly desirable: ·Residentialdemolition - Commercialbuilding demolition (hard requirement) - Industrialdemolition (hard requirement)) ·Partialdemolition ·Structuraldemolition ·Internalstrip-outs (hard requirement) ·Concretedemolition ·Structuralsteel removal ·Buildingdismantling ·Excavationand removal ·Wasteremoval and disposal ·Recyclingand salvage ·Concretecutting and sawing ·Softstrip demolition ·Plantand equipment removal Required Qualifications & Experience - Previousexperience as a Demolition Estimator, Construction Estimator, QuantitySurveyor, or similar role. - Demonstratedexperience estimating demolition or construction projects. - Strongunderstanding of demolition processes, labour, plant, equipment, and disposalrequirements. - Abilityto interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings. - Strongquantity take-off and cost estimation skills. - Excellentnumerical and analytical abilities. ·Strongattention to detail. - Abilityto manage multiple tenders and deadlines. - Experiencewith Australian demolition and construction projects. Preferred Experience - Knowledgeof Australian demolition regulations, safety requirements, and industrypractices. - Experiencewith residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure demolition. - Experienceworking with Australian contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors. - Understandingof asbestos and hazardous-material considerations. - Experienceestimating projects involving complex site access or staged demolition. Software Skills Experiencewith the following would be advantageous: - CostX ·Bluebeam ·PlanSwift ·Buildxact ·Cubit ·MicrosoftExcel (efficient) ·MicrosoftWord ·AutoCAD - PDFmeasurement/take-off software (efficient) ·Constructionestimating software ·CRM/ tender management systems Key Competencies ·Strongattention to detail - Excellentnumerical and analytical skills ·Commerciallyminded - Strongunderstanding of construction and demolition ·Excellentdrawing interpretation skills - Strongnegotiation and supplier management skills - Abilityto work under pressure and meet tender deadlines ·Highlyorganised and methodical ·Strongwritten and verbal communication - Ableto work independently in a remote environment - Proactivein identifying risks, opportunities, and cost savings Key KPIs - Estimatescompleted accurately and within required deadlines. - Competitiveand commercially viable tender submissions. - Accuratequantity take-offs and cost calculations. - Supplierand subcontractor pricing obtained and reviewed promptly. - Tenderrisks, assumptions, and exclusions clearly identified. - Lowvariance between estimated and actual project costs. - Well-organisedtender and estimating documentation. Ideal Candidate Theideal candidate is an experienced Demolition Estimatorwho understandsnot only how to calculate quantities and costs but also how demolitionprojects are actually executed on site. Theyshould be comfortable reviewing drawings, determining demolition methodology,calculating labour and equipment requirements, obtaining subcontractor pricing,allowing for waste and disposal costs, and producing accurate tenders for residential,commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Details