Building Estimator

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Cushman & Wakefield Full time

**Job Title**

Building Estimator
**Job Description Summary**

General Building Estimation

**He aha te mea nui o te ao. **He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata**
- What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people._

With a reputation for excellence in providing service and support to our customers, Cushman & Wakefield is a market leader in Facility Management and Facilities Service delivery. We have a genuine commitment to continually strengthen client relationships and raise the bar in terms of customer service and delivery outcomes.

We are currently seeking a **Carpentry Estimator/QS** to join our Penrose based trades team reporting to the **Auckland Carpentry Manager**, you will be pricing and coordinating maintenance and project work on our corporate clients’ property portfolios.

This role would suit an existing estimator, a business owner/operator looking for a new challenge, or a qualified tradesperson with some pricing and/or project management experience, looking to move off the tools. Many of our estimators are trade staff who have transitioned through the company and some have progressed into management positions.

**About the Role**:

- Estimating / pricing new work including upgrades.
- Managing minor work projects, ensuring they are delivered to required budget, quality and timeframes.
- Managing close out documentation including variations and reconciliations.
- Liaising with clients, our in-house Trades team and subcontractor networking.

**About You**:

- Trade experienced and qualified, with NZ registration.
- Computer literate - MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A good communicator, both written and oral.
- Able to meet deadlines and work with a high level of autonomy.
- Ability to work as part of a team.

**Why join Cushman & Wakefield?**

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Free Life Insurance.
- Free Income replacement insurance.
- Discounted Medical cover with Southern Cross.
- Access to Marram Trust holiday / medical program.

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

**We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.**
- That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. _
- We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us._

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