Estimation Manager - Manufacturing

SAGE Automation is Australia's leading independent industrial automation and control systems integrator. A recognised leader in the design, delivery and support of industrial and electrical control solutions, SAGE Automation brings the best thinking to clients across manufacturing, resources, transport, defence, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a driven, organised and experienced Estimation Manager for our Manufacturing team. Based out of our Head Office in Tonsley, Adelaide, this is a critical role for the the ongoing success of our manufacturing division and is accountable for successfully and competently delivering accurate cost estimates and high-quality competitive submissions.
As a member of the Manufacturing leadership team, you will lead the division's estimation and tendering team and use your technical understanding, project delivery skills, commercial and contractual knowledge to provide the best strategies to win work/bids. In conjunction with the wider Manufacturing team which includes Project Manager and Design Lead's, the Estimation Manager provides input into 'go/no go' evaluations of potential projects.
The Estimation Manager is responsible for customer relationship and account management within selected customers/sectors, ensuring a continued relationship with SAGE and identifying new opportunities. They manage the sales process and develop project bids that best position SAGE to win work.
Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Manufacturing Estimation Team, ensuring technical compliance and value delivery.
• Analyse information, design solutions, and coordinate with internal/external parties, providing specialist support.
• Store and manage information from opportunity to handover, following SAGE CRM and Project workspace processes.
• Review and analyse large tender packages, contribute to estimating procedures, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on proposal review processes and source suppliers for cost reduction.
• Stay updated on Manufacturing workload, attend to CAD drawings, and perform accurate material take-offs.
• Conceptualise projects, gather relevant data, and incorporate risk strategies into bid processes.
• Ensure knowledge and capability of using the various estimation tools across LV SWB and SI (especially Expert Estimation) is current and to a high level.
• Lead progress, review, and handover meetings, ensuring effective use of estimation tools.
• Implement 'Bid to Win' strategies and conduct audits to capture lessons for continuous improvement.

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrated people management and leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years' estimation experience in Switchboards and Electrical automation control cabinets.
• Engineering degree or qualified Registered Electrical Worker.
• Strong technical, commercial, communication, numerical, and grammatical skills.
• Proficient in Excel estimation tools, including Expert Estimation.
• Experience in estimating for electrical switchboards, control systems, power distribution, and installations.
• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand standards.
• Strategic approach to winning work, with clear articulation of the SAGE value proposition.
• Proactive self-starter, building strong client relationships.
• Ability to understand complex information and appreciate project delivery and contractual requirements.
• Team player supporting co-workers in achieving company objectives.

Key Requirements

• Electrical trade or Engineering qualification or verifiable industry experience
• Located in Adelaide, South Australia
• Must have Australian working rights

Our offering

• Rewarding experience working in a dynamic environment
• Wide range of industries and project sizes
• Competitive Remuneration

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
We welcome you to learn more about SAGE, please visit http://www.gotosage.com
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SAGE is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, and would like to strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.