Project Estimator

Company Description

MCA Engineering is an Australian multi-disciplinary mining services company undertaking projects in every state of Australia.  Customers include most significant mining businesses operating in Australia and with strategically placed branches nation-wide MCA Engineering is enjoying continual growth and requires additional talent to meet this demand.

About the Role

Working closely with the engineering, operations and business development teams this important new role will consolidate previously distributed activities undertaking the following key responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate material, labour, and equipment cost estimates based on project plans, specifications and other documentation
• Prepare comprehensive construction and installation estimates where necessary
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes best suited to the project scope
• Prepare detailed takeoffs and cost breakdowns for each project
• Work closely with branch operations teams to best accommodate project unique circumstances in developing project cost estimates
• Optimise project profitability through value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
• Participate in negotiations with clients to provide value analysis detail where necessary

Skills and Qualifications

Ideally the candidate will possess all of the following attributes however first and foremost experience and the ability to work well in a team environment will be highly regarded:

• Minimum of 4 years experience estimating projects with civil and equipment installation activities
• Ability to review civil/mechanical engineering drawings to extract necessary elements for internal or external costing
• Appropriate trade or university qualifications
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an energetic team environment

Remuneration will be based on experience and industry knowledge.  To apply click on the “Apply Now” button or email your cover letter and resume to Human Resources **@mcagroup.com.au