Electrical estimation manager

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + superannuation

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Electrical Estimation Manager for our client in Sydney. You will take full ownership of the estimation department within the Transmission substation and renewable energy markets in Australia.

You will lead cost estimation for large-scale projects, collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders, and mentor junior estimators to support growth and delivery of high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical estimation within energy, with proven record in Transmission substation and renewable energy markets (Australia).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Expertise in cost analysis and budgeting for large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in estimation software and project-management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for electrical projects within the energy industry.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to determine project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather necessary project information.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and recommend value engineering options.
• Prepare and present estimation reports to support decision-making processes.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of costs for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations during the estimation process.
• Support the project team during bid negotiations and contract finalisations.
• Help the organisation to grow, coach and mentor other estimators across multiple disciplines

Skills

Electrical estimation

Reading drawings & specs

Cost analysis & budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Estimation software/tools

Attention to detail

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for electrical projects within the energy industry.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to determine project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather necessary project information.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and recommend value engineering options.
• Prepare and present estimation reports to support decision-making processes.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of costs for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations during the estimation process.
• Support the project team during bid negotiations and contract finalisations.
• Help the organisation to grow, coach and mentor other estimators across multiple disciplines

A successful Electrical Estimation Manager should have:

• A strong background in electrical estimation within the energy industry, in particular a proven successful record in the Transmission substation and renewable energy markets within Australia.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and project specifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis and budgeting for large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for estimation and project management.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to ensure accuracy in all estimations.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities for the growth of the division.

Our client is a well respected and established EPC contracting business working across the Power Transmission substation and renewable energy markets within Australia. With some of the industries most experienced leaders, they are now looking to hire an Estimation manager to join the team in Sydney and take full ownership and responsibility for the growth of their estimation department. With a massive pipeline of projects already secured, they are taking the next step in their evolution to become the dominant player in this market in Australia.

• A highly competitive salary package comprising base salary, superannuation and annual bonus
• Supportive work environment with flexible work arrangements.
• Permanent, full-time position located in Sydney.
• Highly successful company with a huge pipeline of high profile projects already confirmed, and the ability to lead the company into their future growth plans.