Senior Estimator - Engineering Construction and Fabrication
About Us: Sun Engineering is a leading mechanical supply and construction company with over 50 years of history in engineering construction and fabrication. We proudly service Australia, PNG, and the Pacific Islands, specializing in the resource, oil and gas, and infrastructure segments. Our legacy includes constructing hallmark projects that have shaped the industry.
Our Company Values:
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Play it Straight: Integrity in all our dealings.
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Respect Builds Success: Mutual respect fosters collaboration.
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Improve and Innovate: Continuous improvement and innovation drive our success.
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Deliver to Win Together: Teamwork ensures we achieve our goals.
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Expect the Best: Striving for excellence in everything we do.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and senior Estimator to join our team at our head office in Carole Park. This is one of the company’s most critical roles, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and competitiveness of our tenders and bids.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review tenders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and assess contract and commercial risks.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and negotiate effectively.
- Develop first principal estimates for workshop and construction projects.
- Stay current with industry trends and new design and construction technologies.
- Conduct site inspections and issue requests for quotations and tenders.
- Ensure quality, safety, and environmental requirements are met in tender submissions.
- Perform commercial and financial risk assessments for tenders and projects.
- Lead tender review meetings with peers and senior management.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of tenders.
- Ensure tender deadlines are met and continuously improve the tender process.
- Analyse lost bids and completed projects to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Participate in lessons learnt and incorporate feedback for the benefit of future estimates/ tenders.
- Coordinate and arrange for contract exchanges once tenders are successful.
- Effective tender hand-over to project execution team.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Estimator in Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Fabrication projects.
- Strong costing, estimating, and analytical skills.
- Experience in the steel manufacturing industry.
- Proficient in planning, organising, and meeting deadlines.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Clear understanding of Australian Codes and Standards, OH&S Codes, and standards.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and embrace new processes.
- Experience with estimating or cost planning software (experience with Expert Estimator or Candy is an advantage).
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, and perform well under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.