
Electrical Estimator
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review requests for proposals and tenders and contribute to the development of efficient and cost-effective pricing to be included in the tender response.
- Review tender documentation to determine scope and specific terms and conditions.
- Develop and implement first principle estimates. Develop accurate pricing models from the client or engineering supplied data.
- Interpret and evaluate drawings to identify direct and direct estimates, including allowances for risk and contingency.
- Collate material take-offs and job costs into presentable, clear, well-structured spreadsheets or databases.
- Analyse benchmarks and historical costs
- Assist Technical Procurement with BoQ for the procurement packages preparation so Procurement can obtain quotations from third parties for the provision of necessary materials, subcontracts and services.
- Work directly with the Planning team to align the estimate and the schedule.
- Review estimates, labour cost calculations and cost estimates from internal stakeholders or external contributors for accuracy, suitability, and completeness.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and industry bodies to ensure that new materials, techniques, and methodologies are utilised to provide cost-effective solutions.
- Report to management the estimate progress and advise of any difficulties or constraints in compiling the estimate.
- Participate in tender reviews with senior management and adjust costings as required.
- Ensure relevant documents, deliverables and reports are submitted within the bid deadline.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of estimate, methodology and schedule
- Full understanding of legislative requirements and codes utilised in the Electrical and Instrumentation trades.
- Ensure estimate and cost planning processes and procedures are in compliance with corporate procedures, legislation, statutes, and codes of practice.
- Liaise with Business Unit Manager on the specifics of successful tenders and carry out internal tender 'handover 'meetings of successful tenders to supporting teams.
- Work directly with the project development team to align the estimate and the methodology.
- Engineering Degree qualified with significant on the job experience. Experience with database estimating packages
- Proficiency with CCS Candy estimating software.
- Advanced Microsoft skills
- Ability to develop top-down estimates based on norms and in accordance with an Area Breakdown Structure
- 6+ years' minimum experience in an estimating role
- 4+ years' experience within the Energy and Resources sector.
- A competitive remuneration package
- Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
- Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities (through Engineers Australia, AIM Training, LinkedIn Learning and more)
- Numerous mental health and well-being programs
- Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
- Exposure to a range of iconic projects and industries
- Salary continuance insurance (criteria applies)