Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join our high-performing team.
Full-time Monday–Friday role, you will work closely with the Estimating Manager and take the lead in preparing competitive bids across a range of electrical tenders, applying industry-standard norms, first-principle estimating, and managing subcontractor and supplier pricing to support our continued growth and project success.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career in a company where you're valued, supported and empowered to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of estimates and submission of tenders, ensuring timely submission of documents to meet required deadlines.
Ensure costs for estimates include a high level of detail including direct costs associated with labour, material, subcontractor costs, in addition to preliminaries, including Management, plant & equipment, and any indirect resources required.
Compile Technical Clarifications and Basis of Estimate documents to support Proposals.
Compile, review and oversee the Tender Schedule and methodology compilation for Electrical portion of works.
Attend ad-hoc site visits and client meetings as required.
Research and review construction and design documents and analyse specifications to determine estimated costs.
Draw attention to any particularly significant physical or contractual conditions.
Critically analyse bid documents and understand risk and opportunities; articulate those to management.
Solicit sub-contractor's bids and material supplier quotations and determine acceptable bids by comparing to self-perform estimates.
Recommend and incorporate cost-reduction options for more competitive bids.
Identify and document all technical clarifications concisely to support the tender response.
Organise the preparation of work method statements consistent with our proposal and with the client's criteria.
Complete forecast and tender cost reporting.
Proactively identify and manage contract risks to meet organisational obligations and achieve the planned outcomes of the contract.
Maintain a complete "Estimating/ Tender notes" log that documents all assumptions and notes during the estimate to hand over to the PM.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years' experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within the mining and construction industry.
Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly in Excel; MS Project highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to prepare tender submissions, compilation of cost estimates and basic schedules.
Comprehension and interpretation of contractual documents, specifications, and drawings.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to manage own workload within a high-pressure environment.
Objectivity, sound judgement and decision-making skills.
High level of attention to detail.
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