Job Overview

Do you have experience measuring suspended ceilings, partitions, wall systems, and plasterboard installations? In this role, you will take ownership of the measurement and quantity takeoff process for commercial interior fit-out projects, enabling faster tender turnaround and more competitive bidding. Working directly with the leadership team, you'll review architectural drawings, calculate material volumes, and prepare detailed estimates that form the foundation of project proposals.

Client Overview

Our client is a growing construction company specializing in commercial interior fit-out services in New Zealand. They focus on suspended ceilings, steel stud walls, partitions (aluminium and glazed), and plasterboard installations. 

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM NZST (20 work hours per week; flexible arrangement possible)

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and architectural drawings for commercial interior fit-out projects including ceilings, walls, partitions, and plasterboard systems
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using On Screen Takeoff software, measuring dimensions and calculating exact material volumes and square footage
• Identify critical details in drawings that impact project costs, flagging specialty items like acoustic wall linings and timber wall linings
• Prepare organized pricing spreadsheets compiling takeoff information for review and rate application
• Update estimates based on revised drawings, change orders, and project addenda
• Prepare monthly payment claims based on site progress information provided by the project team
• Conduct cost analysis using historical data and current market pricing for materials and labor
• Collaborate with the team to clarify design uncertainties and note exclusions or potential project risks
• Maintain markup files that can be shared and reviewed seamlessly within the team workflow
• Ensure all measurements capture hidden costs and specialty details that could impact project profitability

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an estimator or quantity surveyor specifically in interior fit-out or commercial interiors
• Experience measuring suspended ceilings, partitions, wall systems, and plasterboard installations
  
• Proficiency with quantity takeoff software (On Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar platforms)
  
• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, and technical details with high accuracy
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• University education in quantity surveying, construction management, or related field

Qualifications

• Bonus if you have experience with cost estimating and pricing in addition to takeoff work
• It helps if you're familiar with New Zealand or Australian construction standards and practices
• Bonus if you have experience preparing tender documents and project proposals
• It helps if you've worked with CostX or other integrated estimating platforms
• Bonus if you have experience coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing quotes

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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