Estimating and Pricing Manager

ASC; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and meaningful work

Flexible work arrangement

Extra leave (10 days/year)

Parental leave

Childcare support

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Brand Discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ASC is seeking an Estimating and Pricing Manager to lead the estimating function within the Multi Class Sustainment (MCS) Program. The role supports commercial and program outcomes by delivering high-quality estimates, pricing submissions, and estimating services for critical business decisions.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Bid and Leadership teams, building capability, tools and processes that drive estimating excellence across ASC.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estimating, project controls, planning and scheduling in commercial or project environments.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching and capability development.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing business objectives with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading development and continuous improvement of estimating processes, frameworks, templates and guidelines.
• Managing the MCS Estimating Department Plan.
• Building and maintaining an estimating database using historical data.
• Delivering estimates and pricing in line with proposal timelines.
• Providing estimating expertise and commercial advice on bids and submissions.
• Leading customer review responses and supporting stakeholder queries.
• Managing estimating resources, priorities and budgets.
• Building relationships across Commercial, Program, PMO and Leadership teams.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of estimators to reduce single points of failure.

Job description

Salary + super + 10 additional leave days per yr

An opportunity is available for an Estimating and Pricing Manager to lead the estimating function within the Multi Class Sustainment (MCS) Program.

This role plays a key part in supporting ASC's commercial and program outcomes by delivering high-quality estimates, pricing submissions and estimating services that inform critical business decisions. You'll work closely with Commercial, Bid and Leadership teams while building the capability, tools and processes that support estimating excellence across the business

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of estimating processes, frameworks, templates and guidelines.
• Managing the development and maintenance of the MCS Estimating Department Plan.
• Building and maintaining an estimating database using historical project data to improve the accuracy and consistency of future estimates.
• Delivering estimates and pricing in line with proposal and submission timelines.
• Providing estimating expertise and commercial advice on bids, proposals and customer submissions.
• Leading customer review responses and supporting stakeholder queries.
• Managing estimating resources, priorities and budgets to meet business requirements.
• Building strong relationships across Commercial, Program, PMO and Leadership teams.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of estimators to build capability and reduce single points of failure.

About you

You are a strategic leader with a strong background in estimating, commercial management, project controls or project delivery. You enjoy building high-performing teams, improving processes and influencing outcomes through data-driven decision making.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in estimating, project controls, planning, scheduling, commercial or project management environments.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, performance management and capability development.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance business objectives with customer requirements.
• Experience working on major Defence programs or complex project environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders.

Experience using estimating, project controls, scheduling and business management systems within complex project environments.

• Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, planning, scheduling, work breakdown structures and project controls principles.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to shape and mature a critical business capability, while leading a team that supports major customer proposals and long-term program success. You'll have the chance to influence estimating strategy, improve business processes and help position ASC for future growth.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.