Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia · On-site
About Us Harnest, part of Mazzei Group, is dedicated to building stronger communities through safe, inclusive and dignified housing outcomes. We partner with government, community organisations and private clients to del…
Skills: Tendering, Cost Planning, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Procurement, Value Management
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia · On-site
At Harnest, we're Built for Impact - and we build for it. As Part of the Mazzei Group, Harnest is one of Victoria's leading providers of social and affordable housing, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and medium…
Skills: Project Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Connection, Communications Planning, Technical Writing
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
About Us At Harnest, we're Built for Impact - and we build for it. As part of the Mazzei Group, we're one of Victoria's leading providers of social / affordable housing, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and medi…
Skills: Design Coordination, Document Control, Stakeholder Collaboration, NCC Compliance, BCA Compliance
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
Play a key role in delivering essential housing across Adelaide and South Australia. Harnest, part of the Mazzei Group, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of social and supported housing projects…
Skills: Site management, Construction management, Stakeholder coordination, BCA compliance, OH&S frameworks
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The Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed tenders, cost plans, and pricing submissions for social and affordable housing projects. They collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure projects are commercially viable and accurately priced.
Candidates need at least 5 years of estimating experience in residential or medium-density construction and a qualification in Building or Construction Management. Proficiency in estimating software like Databuild or Framework and the ability to interpret technical drawings are required.
Harnest, part of Mazzei Group, is dedicated to building stronger communities through safe, inclusive and dignified housing outcomes. We partner with government, community organisations and private clients to deliver high-quality social housing, affordable housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects across Victoria and South Australia.
We’re seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing Harnest team. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you’ll play a key role in preparing tenders, cost plans, purchase orders and pricing submissions across a diverse pipeline of social and affordable housing projects.
Working closely with Sales, Design, Project Management and Construction teams, you’ll help ensure projects are commercially viable, accurately priced and delivered to a high standard.
Prepare detailed tenders, cost plans, BOQs and pricing submissions across social and SDA housing projects.
Review architectural drawings, engineering documentation, specifications and scopes of work to identify risks, opportunities and cost impacts.
Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure competitive and commercially sound submissions.
Contribute to value management initiatives and risk assessments during the tender process.
Prepare purchase orders and procurement documentation for trades and suppliers.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage variations and ensure client requirements are met.
Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and industry partners.
Support continuous improvement across estimating, procurement and pricing processes.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimating within residential, townhouse or medium-density construction.
Strong understanding of construction methodology, buildability, costs and structural complexity.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings with a high level of accuracy.
Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
Proven ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualification in Building, Construction Management or similar (Cert IV or above), and/or relevant trade background.
Experience using Databuild, Framework or similar estimating software, alongside Microsoft Office Suite.
Join a purpose-driven builder delivering projects that create genuine community impact.
Strong pipeline of social, affordable and SDA housing projects across Victoria and South Australia.
Collaborative and values-led culture with long-term career growth opportunities.
Opportunity to work across a growing and diversified construction group.
Competitive salary package reflective of experience and capability.
Mazzei Group has established itself as a progressive, dynamic force in Melbourne’s construction industry. We offer unmatched versatility gained from three decades of diverse experience across multiple sectors. Mazzei Group owns and operates Mazzei, Harnest and Cecure. Mazzei has been creating exceptional and award-winning luxury homes for decades across South Eastern Suburbs, Bayside and the Peninsula. Cecure is an expert in insolvency builds and damage repair. Cecure take-over and complete new builds and renovations if the original builder has become insolvent and repairs building damage to buildings covered by insurance. Harnest is one of Victoria’s largest providers of social housing and SDA accommodation. Working closely with government bodies, social impact developers and community housing organisations, Harnest delivers hundreds of critically needed accommodation throughout Victoria and South Australia.
Offices: 109-133 Burwood Rd, Level 4, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, AU
Mazzei Group has established itself as a progressive, dynamic force in Melbourne’s construction industry. We offer unmatched versatility gained from three decades of diverse experience across multiple sectors. Mazzei Group owns and operates Mazzei, Harnest and Cecure. Mazzei has been creating exceptional and award-winning luxury homes for decades across South Eastern Suburbs, Bayside and the Peninsula. Cecure is an expert in insolvency builds and damage repair. Cecure take-over and complete new builds and renovations if the original builder has become insolvent and repairs building damage to buildings covered by insurance. Harnest is one of Victoria’s largest providers of social housing and SDA accommodation. Working closely with government bodies, social impact developers and community housing organisations, Harnest delivers hundreds of critically needed accommodation throughout Victoria and South Australia.
Offices: 109-133 Burwood Rd, Level 4, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, AU
