Estimating Manager
job description
30 Apr, 2024
Silverstrand is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to become a key part in shaping the future of our business alongside an experienced team. You will be based in our Brisbane Head Office and employed on a permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for an Estimating Manager who is looking to grow with the view of eventually transition into a Pre-Contracts Manager role.
About the role:
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the below:
- Develop, monitor and pursue opportunity pipelines.
- Develop pre-contract commercial strategies.
- Networking and Business Development.
- Networking and utilising industry contacts to gauge pre-project tenders.
- Manage the tender process and occasionally prepare tender submissions including both commercial and non-commercial aspects.
- Oversee the estimating process, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with company goals and to Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, providing guidance, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Continual specification development, research and improvements to tendering process, quote creation and approvals, variation costing and finalisation accounting processes.
- Up to date on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify areas for growth and improvement.
- Conducting contract negotiations with subcontractors &
suppliers and managing significant claims and conflict resolution as required and Assist Project Managers to assess contract notices, claims, and disputes.
Skills &
Qualifications required:
- Minimum 3 year's experience in an Estimation Management Role within the construction industry.
- Focus on maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline engineering, construction / project management or commercial law.
- Experience with Tier 1 and 2 civil contractors both client side and contracting.
- Varied experience in project lifecycle delivery from tender through to completion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Organisation and ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary based on the successful candidate's experience
- A permanent position with a growing civil construction company
About Us
Si lverstrand is a privately owned and operated contractor operating across Australasia since 2008, providing quality delivery in all areas of both civil and structural construction works in metro, regional and remote areas. Silverstrand employs more than 200 people between Australia and New Zealand. The business and our team pride itself on being a client focused and innovative contractor who approaches all aspects of delivery with a solutions-based methodology.
If you are interested in the position please apply today!
Silverstrand is a privately-owned building and civil construction company that operates throughout Australia and New Zealand.