Senior Estimating Lead — Transmission Lines

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia in Melbourne seeks an Estimating Manager for Transmission Lines to own the end-to-end estimation process for large-scale projects. You will mentor electrical, civil and mechanical estimators and collaborate with project teams to produce accurate, persuasive cost proposals.

The role requires extensive bid/tender experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex contracts (EPC, ECI).

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years experience to support bid/tender phase.
• Familiar with complex contract structures (EPC, ECI, and Managing Contractor frameworks).
• Proficiency in first-principles estimating software (Candy, Expert Estimation, or Benchmark).
• Experience in Transmission Line projects.
• Experience with HV & LV Systems.
• Experience in an EPC environment managing project design scope, schedule, and budget.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Work well under pressure.
• Collaboration skill in multi-disciplinary organisation.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end estimation process for large-scale Transmission Line projects.
• Guide and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical estimators.
• Identify and price risks regarding logistics, FIFO labor, and long-lead equipment.
• Collaborate with global OEMs for major equipment procurement.
• Present tier-1 commercial proposals to executive leadership and client bodies.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, cost controllers, planners, and engineers to review and finalise estimates.
• Continuously monitor project expenditures and update estimates as necessary throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver estimates to clients, effectively addressing queries or concerns they may have.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Candy

Expert Estimation

Benchmark

Job description

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia in Melbourne seeks an Estimating Manager for Transmission Lines to own the end-to-end estimation process for large-scale projects. You will mentor electrical, civil and mechanical estimators and collaborate with project teams to produce accurate, persuasive cost proposals.

The role requires extensive bid/tender experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex contracts (EPC, ECI).