Estimator, Procurement Coordinator – AU Construction

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Pear Tree.

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1 - 10 employees

🎯 Recruiter

👥 HR Tech

🤝 B2B

Recruitment • HR Tech • B2B

Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows.

📋 Description

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings. • Review plans, specifications and scopes of work. • Identify missing information or discrepancies within documentation. • Prepare material quantities for pricing and procurement. • Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. • Compare pricing, inclusions, exclusions and lead times. • Liaise with suppliers to clarify specifications and pricing. • Recommend the preferred supplier based on value, quality and delivery. • Work closely with the Project Manager to finalise supplier selections. • Prepare procurement summaries for approval. • Ensure selected quotations align with project budgets and specifications. • Submit approved supplier information to the Accounts team for Purchase Order creation. • Verify Purchase Orders before release. • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation. • Issue approved Purchase Orders to the Scheduling team for booking and coordination. • Follow up suppliers regarding delivery dates and availability. • Maintain clear communication between estimating, accounts, scheduling and project management.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in construction estimating, procurement or project coordination. • Experience performing quantity take-offs from construction drawings. • Strong understanding of Australian construction terminology. • Experience obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations. • Excellent written and verbal English communication. • High attention to detail and organisational skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills. • Highly Desirable • Experience working with Australian construction companies. • Knowledge of commercial or residential construction methods. • Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Buildxact, Cubit, CostX, PlanSwift or similar estimating software. • Experience with procurement or purchasing processes. • Familiarity with Purchase Order workflows.