Estimator-Mechanical

Kotzur Bulk Solids Handling; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotzur Group is seeking a Mechanical Estimator or recent Graduate to join our Toowoomba team onsite in a modern office. You will review scopes, plans and contracts to prepare cost analyses and furnish final quotes, while maintaining strong client relationships with contractors, suppliers and clients.

Strong communication, deadline discipline and understanding of steel fabrication estimation are essential, with CAD exposure as a plus. Full work rights in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating mechanical equipment for projects and clients.
• Ability to review scopes, plans, specs and contracts for cost estimations.
• Strong client focus and communication with team, contractors, suppliers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and quoting mechanical equipment for projects and clients.
• Ensure cost effectiveness of equipment and timely delivery to clients.
• Contribute to development of bulk storage and handling concepts meeting client needs.
• Establish relationships across personnel to achieve an effective work environment.
• Assist with contract negotiations with third parties including suppliers, customers, consultants and contractors.
• Demonstrate ongoing focus on improving quality, cost, margin and timeliness of projects.
• Develop and maintain current costings of standard listed products.
• Liaise with engineering and manufacturing to ensure costs stay within budget.

Skills

Estimating

Quoting

Client focus

CAD exposure

Excel skills

Mechanical eng degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

TheKotzur Groupof companies, Toowoomba Qld, is an Australian market leader in the provision of grain and bulk storage and handling solutions.

We require a Mechanical Estimator or recent Graduate to join our team onsitein themodern Toowoomba office.

This is a broad role reviewing scopes of work, plans, specification and contracts, preparing cost analysis and estimations for projects, and assisting senior estimators with cost reports and final quote submissions.

You will have a strong client focus and communication skills being a key contact for team members, contractors, suppliers and both existing and prospective clients in preparing existing and potential clients quotes.

You will require an ability to work to deadlines to ensure request for quote timelines are upheld and tasks are managed from conception through to completion. Your skills, enthusiasm, and energy will strongly contribute to the continued growth of the Kotzur Group.

Key Accountabilities:

• Estimating and quoting of mechanical equipment required for projects and clients
• Ensure the cost effectiveness of equipment and timely delivery to clients
• Contribute to the development of bulk storage and handling concepts meeting client needs
• Establish effective relationships across personnel to achieve an effective work environment
• Assist with contract negotiations with third parties including suppliers, customers, consultants and contractors
• Demonstrate an ongoing focus on improving the quality, cost, margin and timeliness of projects
• Develop and maintain current costings of standard listed products
• Liaise with engineering and manufacturing to ensure costs of designs, manufacturing and installation are kept within budget

Skills and Experience:

• You may be an experienced Estimator or recent mech engineering Graduate
• This role requires an understanding of steel fabrication estimation
• Exposure to CAD (not essential)
• Microsoft Office suite (with a focus on excel), and other advanced computer skills
• Min 2-3 years' experience, however we will consider recent mechanical engineering graduates
• Strong work ethic and a high level of customer service focus
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral, with the ability to gain the trust of customers.

You must have full work rights in Australia in order to apply for this position. This is not a sponsorship role or for temporary Visas.

Suitable applicants will undergo a pre-employment health assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team that is passionate about delivering solutions to Australian Agribusiness.

Kotzur is an equal opportunity employer.