Peregrine Corporation

The Opportunity

Peregrine’s growth journey is just beginning…

The Senior Estimator/Scheduler will be responsible for leading the calculation of construction cost and scheduling estimates by developing, setting, and implementing appropriate standards across PCI. The role requires the maintenance and management of a comprehensive project cost and scheduling control system. This also includes the planning and development, negotiation, and contract execution of all PCI projects. The role will assist in the overall evaluation of Contractor tender costs and provide structure for contractors to supply data.

Who are we?

Peregrine is one of the largest private organisations in Australia with over 4000 staff.  One of our most recognisable brands is OTR and we are changing the way our guests think about convenience retailing.

At OTR, we believe in making our customer's lives easier. We are on an amazing growth trajectory as we take our highly successful business model nationwide growing from our current base 160+ locations. 

Today we serve over 1 million guests a month making their lives easier by meeting a broad range of their fuel, drinks, food and beverage needs through a portfolio of brands including EAT, C Coffee, Subway, Oporto, GYG and HappyWash.

Read more about us here:

https://www.peregrine.com.au/

https://www.ontherun.com.au/

What will you be responsible for?

• Develop the project planning and scheduling controls strategy.
• Prepare master project schedules across our standard sites. Establish the benchmark and technical limits.
• Build and monitor a project estimating database by analysing and maintaining correct and accurate take-offs from standard plans
• Assist the Project Manager to assess tenders and prepare budget assurances
• Assist the Project Manager in reviewing and assuring cost variations and extensions of time are accurate and reasonable
• Work closely with the Procurement Manager to develop a prefabrication brief across out builds and trial for savings
• Monitor industry trends and pricing activity to ensure all data is accurate and targets are based on best price
• Ensure compliance with estimating and scheduling processes and systems to minimise exposure to commercial risk
• Work closely with the project management team and other stakeholders providing professional costing and scheduling advice

What skills and experience will our ideal candidate have?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or relevant field
• Proven record of tendering commercial projects up to $20M
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role within the building and construction industry
• Demonstrated performance in project execution from beginning to end
• Client relationship management experience
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• A pro-active attitude with good communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Achieve targets whilst maintaining a high standard of quality
• Proven experience with estimating software (CostX, Buildsoft, Cubit and Excel)

What’s in it for you?

Where do we start? What’s important to you? What about this for starters…

• A culture of care, reputation, equality, and determination
• Work with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
• Work in our (soon to be finished) renovated offices on the Parade, close to boutique shops and excellent cafés and restaurants
• Be part of the growth story of an exceptional business
• Build a career and drive your own future
• A competitive salary package

If you want to talk to us about becoming part of the team, click “apply now” and upload your current CV and Cover letter…. What are you waiting for?

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted