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.
Role Requirements:
- Oversee the preparation of estimates and submission of tenders, ensuring timely submission of documents to ensure required deadlines are achieved.
- 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.
- 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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