Junior Estimator - Mentored To Price Major Commercial

Davies Ross Consulting Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a senior services estimator in Sydney to lead development and validation of comprehensive project estimates. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, and planning teams to ensure accurate, timely cost projections across project phases.

The role requires extensive experience in estimating, strong communication, and mentorship of junior staff. Travel and on-site collaboration with major civil/marine projects are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor degree in relevant field and 10–13 years of estimating experience, or 14–17 years of related work experience.
• Strong technical understanding of civil/marine construction methods and cost drivers.
• Proven ability to prepare, review and present estimates across project stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and validation of services estimates across proposals and project phases.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, project controls and planning.
• Mentor less experienced estimators and contribute to estimating tool improvements.
• Prepare, review and maintain basis of estimate documentation and pricing records.
• Identify estimate risks, opportunities, exclusions and contingency recommendations.

Skills

Estimating

Cost engineering

Construction management

Project controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating systems

Spreadsheets

Data analysis tools

Job description

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Job Description

We are a CertifiedGreat Place to Work !

Nisbets Australia & New Zealand is part of a global catering equipment powerhouse operating across 10 countries. We’ve been supplying hospitality equipment since 1989, distributing high-quality kitchen and catering equipment to suppliers across all sectors.

Our continued success is driven by our people. We invest in our teams and look for individuals who want more than just a job; we want people seeking a long-term career with room to grow.

About the role

As the Key Account Manager, NSW you will build and foster strong strategic relationships within our Wholesale and Distributor network to optimise, market share growth and business growth. You will incorporate your pre-existing business development and account management skills to maximise all growth opportunities within new and existing distributor accounts.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain an extensive customer base of distributors, commercial and trade accounts.
• Conduct distributor visits; presenting the Nisbets range; ensuring full knowledge of current range and sales offers
• Maintain regular and consistent relationships with key contacts on a pre-defined call cycle; as well as maintaining accurate customer records
• Develop strategies around price, promotion, volume and market share.
• Strategically drive business growth and develop new customer accounts whilst continually improving existing relationships.
• Professionally deliver presentations, solutions and training to drive sales.
• Planning, forecasting and reporting for each account.
• Monitor account performance and drive solutions to meet business outcomes.
• Plan, manage and maintain a monthly call cycle and provide detailed call reports.
• Championing our Company values of ‘Working Together, Authenticity, Customer Passion, Agility and Accountability.’

What you’ll bring to Nisbets

• Minimum of 2 years’ Field Key Account experience; preferably in the hospitality kitchen equipment industry or similar (FMCG)
• Comprehensive background in developing new and existing business relationships with profitable outcomes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of current customer and market dynamics
• Competent to strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);

What we offer

• Generous staff discounts across the product range
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• A paid day off to celebrate your work Anniversary
• A wellbeing and rewards platform with discounts at popular retailers
• A collaborative, connected, supportive team environment
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities

We’re seeking someone who’s keen to learn, contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, take on new challenges, and grow with an expanding business.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Requisition ID:
Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Sydney, NSW
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Job Summary:
In this role, you will provide technical guidance to promote consistency across projects, customers, and business lines. You will provide detailed review and support to capital cost estimates, cash flow, working capital assessments, and to the preparation of estimate documentation. Your recommendations ensure accurate cost estimations and will be essential in driving project profitability and success.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead the development, review and validation of services estimates, including project management, engineering, home office support, construction management, field non-manual labour, temporary facilities, mobilisation/demobilisation, logistics and associated project support activities.
Review scope requirements, execution strategies, staffing plans, organisational structures and estimate assumptions to confirm scope completeness, estimate maturity and pricing accuracy.
Develop and benchmark labour rates, staffing costs, indirect costs, other direct costs (ODCs), subcontracted services and project support expenditures using historical data, market intelligence and project-specific execution plans.
Define estimating methodologies for conceptual, order-of-magnitude, budgetary and detailed services estimates across proposals and project phases.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, project controls, planning and functional managers to align staffing requirements, execution strategies, indirect costs, escalation, contingency and basis of estimate documentation.
Lead the preparation and review of indirect cost, non-manual labour, engineering, construction management, project services, temporary facilities, logistics and owner/contractor support cost estimates.
Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations for professional services, staffing support, temporary facilities and project services to ensure commercial alignment and pricing reasonableness.
Support proposal reviews, bid evaluations, change order estimates, cost trends, value engineering studies and alternative execution strategy assessments.
Provide estimating input to cash flow forecasts, working capital assessments, project funding requirements, contingency development and risk-based cost evaluations.
Support the development of project staffing plans and organisational structures to ensure appropriate resourcing and cost alignment with project execution strategies.
Act as a senior services estimating specialist, providing technical guidance and quality reviews to promote consistency, accuracy and governance across projects, proposals and business lines.
Lead or support estimate reviews and presentations with project management, customers and senior stakeholders, clearly communicating estimate basis, staffing assumptions, indirect cost drivers, risks, opportunities and confidence levels.
Identify estimate risks, opportunities, exclusions, qualifications and commercial considerations, and support the development of contingency recommendations and mitigation strategies.
Prepare, review and maintain basis of estimate documentation, estimate plans, staffing assumptions, pricing records, benchmarking data and estimate close-out/lessons learned information.
Mentor less experienced estimators and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating tools, databases, staffing models, cost norms, templates and work processes within the services estimating function.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Approximately 15 years of relevant estimating, cost engineering, construction, project controls or engineering experience, with significant exposure to major civil and/or marine infrastructure projects.
Strong technical understanding of civil and marine construction methods, productivity drivers, plant and equipment selection, temporary works, marine logistics, access constraints, weather/tidal impacts and constructability considerations.
Demonstrated ability to prepare, review and present estimates across multiple stages of project development, from conceptual and order-of-magnitude estimates through to detailed execution or proposal estimates.
Advanced capability in quantity development, first-principles estimating, unit rate build-ups, benchmarking, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis and estimate validation.
Sound knowledge of estimate classifications, basis of estimate development, contingency, escalation, risk analysis, cash flow, working capital and change order/trend estimating.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, geotechnical information, construction schedules, procurement strategies, contract requirements and execution plans.
High proficiency in estimating systems, spreadsheets and data analysis tools, with the ability to develop clear estimate summaries, pricing models and management review materials.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex estimating assumptions, risks and cost drivers to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, planning, risk and project controls functions in a major project or proposal environment.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
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