Trainee Estimator - Gladstone, QLD

About The RoleMcCosker are seeking expressions of interest for a Trainee Estimator position for a 12-month initial engagement in Gladstone, working Monday to Friday, with an opportunity for an ongoing placement.This position is a part of our Estimating team, where the candidate will be working alongside our highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Estimators and other key stakeholders in the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, focused, motived and enthusiastic individual who wishes to change career paths and get involved in a range of interesting and challenging project work.Our Senior Estimators will provide in-house training to the successful candidate to develop the required skills and knowledge to price the construction of civil, earthworks and piping projects in Queensland. Learning valuable skills that will build the foundations for a potential rewarding long term career.The Candidate Must HavePrior experience in the building and construction industryBe able to read and interpret construction plansExcellent mathematical and analytical skillsDutiesKey aspects of the role will include coordination and administration duties that comprise of, but are not limited to the following:Use research skills to look out for new tendersCoordinate incoming tender documentationAssist with the development of tender submissionsCoordinate and review relevant items in consultation with the teamAssist with developing responses to tender questions, using existing company informationSupport the team to coordinate outgoing tender submissionsMaintain registers and databasesAssist team to prepare reports, technical documents, submissions and various other documents and correspondence; andAd-hoc and other general administration duties as required.Our Ideal Candidate IsSelf-motivated to keep on track with the timeline of workFocused on a high level of attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracyComfortable developing high-quality Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documentsPrior experience in Microsoft Project and/or P6 will be advantageousAble to use outstanding communication skills both verbal and writtenCommitted to managing time and completing work within set timeframes;Able to use discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information;Able to show initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision;Able to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.