Estimator

Aestec Services is currently seeking experienced and qualified ESTIMATOR to join the Aestec team in Gladstone. The Estimator will diligently create/compile internal documents through the full life cycle of a tender from bid evaluation to bid submission.

“We live, work and play at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef”

Local work in the Gladstone region

Permanent, full-time ongoing work

Monday to Friday, plus occasional overtime available

AESTEC Services is an Australian owned Civil Construction and Maintenance Company, based in Gladstone Queensland. Leading in our field, we have several maintenance & project contracts in majority of Gladstone’s large industrial companies.

Today AESTEC Services is the proud employer of over 200 local employees across a multitude of trades and skill backgrounds. This along with the extensive resources our company possesses we are fast becoming the Employer of Choice.

If you are looking for an ongoing career not just an ordinary job, Aestec is the right company for you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Estimator is required to carry out their duties including (but not limited) to the following:

Diligently prepare accurate confidential estimates and bid submissions for projects to grow the business in a positive trend whilst leveraging positive relationship with suppliers, subcontractors, internal stake holders and clients.

Provide knowledge of cost and benefits that support profitable business decisions.

Ensure compliance with financial targets in a consistent and integrated manner to align with Aestec strategic direction.

Responsibilities include:

- Seek out opportunities for business growth

- Initial bid/tender receivable and internal GO/NO GO analysis including risk analysis

- Contract scrutiny for risks/opportunities

- Determine key client/contract requirements

- Subcontractors/supplier liaison including analysis and recommendations

- Detailed take off qualities

- Prepare detailed cost estimates and project schedules

- Internal stakeholder engagement

- Bid/Submission documentation

- Post tender negotiation (with the input from Senior Management)

The Estimator role is critical to the ongoing success of the business. As such, all interactions with external stakeholders must be conducted in a positive way to ensure ongoing growth and success of the business

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required

Excellent time management skills

Exquisite numerical and IT ability with an analytical mindset

Intricate attention to detail

Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation abilities

Effectively lead both internal and external meetings

Effectively develop relationships with internal and external stake holders

Be courageous, not aggressive, or emotional in receiving feedback from team members, peers, and leaders

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment

Ability to meet critical key deadlines

The right person for this role, must have the following qualifications and experience

Minimum 6 years in the Civil Construction industry or applicable industry

Previous experience in the Estimating industry

High Level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Outlook and MSP

Manual Driver’s Licence

White Construction Card

If you possess the qualities and skills required for this role and you feel this job is for you, please apply now!

Salary: $140,000 per annum