Estimating Manager

Treadwell Group; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Treadwell Group in Geelong is seeking a seasoned Estimating Manager to lead the estimating department and ensure alignment with our strategic goals. You will drive team KPIs, coach staff, and deliver detailed cost estimates for internal fabrication projects.

You will liaise with sales, engineering and procurement to support proposals, develop concept designs, and ensure RFQ information is complete and accurate to meet deadlines. Strong leadership and technical estimating skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, mathematics or construction management.
• Experience creating concept designs and detailed cost estimates.
• Minimum 2+ years of management experience.
• Experience with AS1657, AS1428.1 and AS2156 is advantageous.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as PlanSwift and Autodesk.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to read plans and drawings.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and manage the estimating department to align with strategic goals.
• Develop and drive KPIs for the estimating department; lead and support the team.
• Accurately prepare detailed cost estimate reports and determine estimated manufacturing hours.
• Develop and maintain estimating standards and procedures.
• Review internal estimating methods and liaise with other departments for improvements.
• Provide estimating input to proposals and gather complete RFQ information to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers and sales to create concept designs for complex inquiries.
• Submit weekly performance reports to management.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning and project management for scheduling and financial control.
• Engage confidently with clients over the phone and build rapport.
• Utilize strong lead qualification to identify genuine sales opportunities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Reading plans/drawings

Client engagement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, mathematics, or construction management

Outils

PlanSwift

Autodesk

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Oversee and manage the estimating department to ensure priorities, work performance and progress is aligned with the department and Company strategic goals. Develop and drive team and individual KPIs for the estimating department, while leading and supporting the team to succeed.

Key responsibilities

Manage estimating staff performance including reviewing KPIs, holding performance reviews, coaching, developing skills and utilising Company performance management processes when required

Accurately prepare and complete detailed cost estimate reports, including determining the estimated manufacturing hours for each component fabricated internally

Develop, implement, maintain and drive company technical estimating standards and procedures, including relevant processes and systems, to meet information and reporting requirements

Review internal estimating methods and liaise with internal departments to seek feedback, identify areas of improvement, implement solutions, and increase efficiencies

Liaise with client-facing sales personnel to provide estimating input in support of proposals as well as qualify inquiries, gain a better understanding of the job scope, and obtain complete and accurate RFQ information so deadlines are met

Liaise with internal structural engineers and technical sales personnel to create and propose concept designs for complex inquiries that are ready for material takeoff preparation

Submit weekly performance reports for the estimating department to management

Liaise with other functions, including procurement, planning, and project management, in pursuit of effective scheduling and financial management.

Confident engaging directly with clients over the phone and building rapport.

Strong lead qualification skills, with the ability to understand client needs and identify genuine sales opportunities.

About you

A minimum bachelor's degree in an industry-related field, such as engineering, business, mathematics, or construction management.

Exposure to creating concept designs and detailed cost estimates

Minimum of 2+ years of management experience

Technical knowledge of basic structural engineering, including

• AS1657: Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders;
• AS1428.1: Design for Access and Mobility Part 1: General requirements for access – new building work;
• AS2156: Walking Tracks Infrastructure Design

Ability to efficiently use estimating software such as PlanSwift and Autodesk

Strong mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong attention to detail and able to accurately read plans and drawings

Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel competency

Strong problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and efficiently lead and motivate a team