Position: Draftsman / Construction Estimator Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $75,000 plus superannuation per annum Location: Lonsdale SA 5160 Our client Fresh Construction provides and installs retaining walls across Adelaide, also conducting the associated earthworks.The nominated position is that of a draftsman/estimator who will be in charge of creating their detailed plans with 3 D overlays as well as 3 D rendering.They will also be tendering for large commercial projects.Tasks Required Include: Working closely with our director to deliver cost estimates, plans and drawings for retaining wall projects up to the tendering settlement stage.Reviewing construction documents and understanding the scope of work to bid.Preparing, reviewing, revising and analysing drawings, plans, charts, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labour estimates for projects.Preparing detailed quantity take-offs of construction documents.Obtaining and reviewing quotations from subcontractors.Preparing cost analysis by recapitulating material, labour, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.Informing the Managing Director of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.Building strong internal and external relationships.Must be prepared to: Work weekends.Travel as required.Work at night as required.To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria: Have a relevant bachelor's degree in building and construction estimating, engineering or construction management.Have at least three (3) years of relevant prior experience.Have a good grasp of maths, data analysis, good organisation, critical thinking, to be detail-oriented, have effective communication skills, good time management and good technical skills.Have worked with a retaining wall company previously to understand the workings and experience in estimating for construction projects.You must also have the below software capabilities: Excellent in MS Excel Excellent in Auto Cad Proficient in 3 D modelling software like Sketchup, 3 Dsmax or Revit Proficient in 3 D rendering software like Vray, Lumion or D5 Proficient in Adobe Photoshop A portfolio of the following is a must: Cost estimate and bid tenders.Auto Cad plans and detailed drawings.3 D modelling and rendering.#J-18808-Ljbffr