Lead Estimator

About Coerco

Established 30 years ago, Coerco is a successful manufacturer of high-quality Liquid Management Solutions for the Agriculture and Mining industries, with facilities located in Dalwallinu, Malaga, and Bunbury.  It has experienced exponential success since inception, with both organic and acquisitive growth, and is now embarking on an exciting new phase in the company’s history. In line with this growth, it is looking for a highly motivated Bid and Estimating Team Leader to join our 

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Projects, and leading the small estimating team, you will be responsible for managing and supporting the pre-sales effort of our largest opportunities, working in conjunction with our Inside Sales and BDM’s. This will involve:

• Ensuring that scoping and requirements gathering are completed in line with best practice.
• Coordinating design and drawings with the design team.
• Developing project plans with the project team; and 
• Coordinating Proposals and Tender responses. 

You will be supported by working closely with our Design, Projects, Operations and Commercial teams.

You ideally will have pre-sales, project management and tender writing response experience within the building products, engineering, or a related Industry. The role is a permanent full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the pre-sales process in conjunction with the sales team
• Managing the Tender / Bid process
• Reviewing Tender / Bid documents including project plans, specifications, and scope of work
• Collaborating with the Sales Teams and Clients to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Completing all required Tender / Bid documentation.
• Conducting take-offs and cost breakdowns, and preparing detailed estimates based on project scopes.
• Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and maintain strong relationships.
• Liaising with the Design and Engineering Teams to generate concept design drawings.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of standards and specifications.
• Producing contract documentation as required.
• Resolving issues and queries in the enquiry stage with sales consultants.
• Collaborating with Project Managers regarding cost variances and implementing improvements from completed project learnings.
• Coaching and leading the estimating team.
• Reviewing and implementing procedural and policy improvements within the department.
• Implementing new and innovative systems and pricing tools to improve accuracy, and response timeframes.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

The following skills and experience will be considered favourably:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the construction/mining/Industrial/engineering/ manufacturing sectors.
• High level pre-sales, tender response, and project management ability/experience.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to various senior level stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Our Offer

• A competitive remuneration package.
• A happy, diverse, and progressive work environment founded on strong organisational values which are:
  • Care - Everyone matters
  • Innovate - Getting better every day
  • Thrive - Winning together
• Access to a world class Employee Wellbeing Program
• Thorough product and process training, and company orientation