AddressAn exceptional opportunity awaits a Lead Estimator(Roads & Utilities) seeking career advancement in a Cost Consultancy environment. The company has been effectively serving the Mining, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Commercial, and Residential sectors for over 25 years. Recent upsurges in workload within the mining and infrastructure sectors have led to the requirement for a Lead Estimator at their Perth Office.
The preferred candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing project and bid strategies. You will do so by analyzing project proposals and historical cost data. Ultimately, your work will help them develop new business opportunities.
What's in it for you
- Base $160k - $175k + 12%Super
- Great opportunities for career progression
- Staff incentives and reward schemes
- Flexible work hours
- A knowledgably, experienced and friendly team
What you will bring
- You will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Substantial experience in Estimating within Infrastructure (Roads OR Utilities)
- Robust skills in cost planning, measurement, and leadership
- Comprehensive understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry dynamics
- Proficient computer and software skills, specifically in Microsoft Office suite and Estimating Software (required)
- Establish and nurture professional relationships with both external and internal stakeholders
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas in a simply understood manner
- Effective organizational, planning, and strategizing capabilities
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate well with others, fostering positive and friendly working relationships across the team and providing support to colleagues as needed
- Your degree must be recognised by Engineers Australia
About the role
- Attend bid meetings and develop and execute bid strategy
- Prepare thorough and timely cost analysis
- Analyze project proposals to prepare budget and cost estimate
- Gather, update, and review historical cost data
- Conduct final review of deliverables prior to client submission.
- Communication with Clients, Management, Staff and Consultants.
- Manage client variations.
- Manage hours against project budgets. Advise and agree with line manager if any hours are
- to be non-chargeable.
- Monitor project costs to ensure the objectives of the project are achieved in accordance with
- Client requirements.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
- Provide advice on contractual claims.
- Contribute to project execution and contracting strategies.
- Update the weekly Client cost and time report.
To Apply: Please apply online or for immediate consideration, please contact Amanda Turner on 0400 322 ***.
PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialize in the recruitment of Professional, Accounting & Finance, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.
Who are we
At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.
We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.
We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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