Estimating Manager for Steel Fabrication and Mechanical Construction
The role offers a talented individual the opportunity to put their know-how into practice in a professional organisation striving for "Best Practice".
Summary about this job
Estimating
Company: Sun Engineering (QLD) Pty Ltd
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-1522-2099
Fax: +61-8-1276-7789
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Detail information about job Estimating Manager for Steel Fabrication and Mechanical Construction . Terms and conditions vacancy
- Seeking an Estimating Manager for Steel Fabrication and Mechanical Construction
- Brisbane Based Role (Carole Park)
- Immediate Start
Sun Engineering is a construction Company servicing the mining, power generation, petrochemical, processing, infrastructure, building, tourism and agribusiness industries.
We proudly service Australia and the Pacific Region with offices in Carole Park (Qld), Port Moresby (PNG) and China.
OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES:
We offer our employees a career, not a job.
We take the long term view to your employment, with a proactive focus on career progression.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an Experienced Structural, Mechanical and Piping Estimating Manager to be a part of a team; you will report directly to the CEO at our Head Office in Carole Park.
Specific duties will include:
- Developing Targets for your team and ensuring they are achieved.
- Develop first principals estimates for the Mechanical construction scope on major construction projects;
- Foster relationships with new and existing clients;
- Maintain currency with industry trends and new design and construction technology;
- Ensure quality, safety and environmental requirements are accommodated in tender submissions;
- Follow up and analysis of RFQs;
- Perform tender/project risk assessment to determine financial risk;
- Undertake Tender Review Meetings with peers and Senior Management team;
- Ensure tender deadlines are met;
- Ensure the tender process is regularly reviewed to identify opportunities for improvement;
- Utilises knowledge of estimating and project planning techniques, to ensure that winning tenders are completed profitably;
- Development and improvement of estimating procedures and tools;
- Perform a constant analysis of lost bids and completed projects and use this information to determine where cost savings can be made to make recommendations to management;
- In conjunction with Senior Management, participate at contract negotiations.
- Once tender has been successful, coordinate and arrange for contract exchange.
- Responsible for tender values from up to 30 million.
- Report relevant KPIs for monthly Board report.
- Ongoing advice to Project Managers with regards to tender information after project won.
- In conjunction with Contracts Administrator review contract details relevant to the Company's ability to deliver under the contract.
- Provide feedback to Senior Managers regarding commercial contracts exposure on the proposed project.
- In conjunction with Senior Management, participate at contract negotiations.
- Once tender has been successful, coordinate and arrange for contract exchange.
- Coordinate and conduct "handover" meeting with the project team, providing detailed briefing of the tender requirements.
- As necessary, provide support and respond to tender queries made by project team personnel.
- Coach / mentor in assisting direct reports to develop their positions.
- Provide relevant information to direct reports enabling them to effectively carry out their functions.
- Delegate tasks to direct report in line with skill, knowledge and ability.
- Maintain sound and cooperative working relationships with existing clients.
- Actively promote the organisation and services offered by the Company.
- As required, attend and participate at industry functions.
ABOUT YOU
You are degree qualified (in either Engineering or Management) Advantageous , with a minimum of 5 years' experience as an Estimating Manager .
YOU WILL POSSESS:
- Minimum 5 years' experience as an Estimator Manager with (Must have a Mechanical, Structural, Piping, Construction background);
- Excellent skills in planning, organising and working to time lines and scheduling
- Skills to Coach and mentor your team to achieve their KPI's;
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
- Clear understanding of Appropriate Australian Codes and Standards, OH&S Codes and Standards;
- Ability to respond to a changing work environment and embrace processes;
- Exposure to estimating or cost planning software, experience with FastTrack and/or Expert Estimator would be an advantage but not essential;
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously;
- Ability to work well under pressure;
- Exercise attention to detail;
If you believe that this is THE job for you, then do not hesitate to apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" button next to this advertisement.