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SalaryThe Senior Estimator will work within the Telecommunications sector in all estimate preparation activities for clients across Australia. This involves all aspects of pricing delivery, including estimate coordination, pricing strategy, preparation, and review through Ventia's governance process, cost estimating, cashflow analysis and reporting, and liaison with various business units to develop and deliver competitive winning estimates and offers.
This role can be worked remotely - from anywhere in Australia (but regular time working in Ventia office spaces is encouraged)
What's on offer
Ventia have partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing, and much more, we also offer the following:
- A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion
- Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
- Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support
- Organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options
- Personalised career growth with a suite of wellness initiatives and benefits
- Review tender documents and coordinate tender approval processes
- Read and understand the request for tender and contract to understand the cost drivers and the basis of estimate
- Prepare estimates, labour cost calculations and cost estimates for all tenders and required quoting. Utilise CATS (Computer Aided Tendering System) for estimating
- Provide output of pricing schedules and supporting assumptions/pricing notes in client or internal format for tender submission
- Delivery of pricing strategies that identify opportunities to optimise gross margin and market competitiveness
- Create cashflow from the cost estimate and in consultation with the commercial team and finance to workshop alternate strategies to improve cashflow for the business
- Participate in hand-over of successful tenders to the Operations and Supporting teams by preparing basis of estimate and cost summaries
- Evaluate, liaise, and negotiate with subcontractors, equipment, and material suppliers
- Participate in client discussions to clarify performance aspects of tenders
- Initiate and maintain estimating procedures and ensure compliance
- 5 years plus experience in a similar role
- Qualification in engineering or technical area preferrable, with experience in estimating and a background of commercial and pricing strategy
- Experience in the Telecommunications sector an advantage
- Experience using CATS (Computer Aided Tendering System) or similar estimating packages
- Understanding of the estimate development process
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Ventia's Telecommunications business is Australia and New Zealand's largest telecommunications network construction, deployment and maintenance provider. Our team of specialists build and maintain some of the region's largest fibre optic and mobile networks and are dedicated to delivering superior design, build and maintenance solutions and innovation for critical communications networks.
Diversity
We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number: 150020
