Technical Estimator

Yunex Traffic; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yunex Traffic is seeking a cost estimator to prepare detailed estimates for traffic controller signals (TCS) and ITS installation and upgrade projects across Australia and New Zealand. The role blends site visits with office work, focusing on Operations & Maintenance and Major Projects bids.

You will be the technical SME during customer interactions and collaborate closely with Business Development Managers and Director to ensure accurate, timely costings.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, project timelines and requirements against local standards.
• Experience estimating effort, duration, materials and support for ITS/traffic projects.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and detailed cost build ups for material, labour, sub-contractor and overheads based on project requirements.
• Carry out site visits to understand customer requirements and scope.
• Review project plans, specification and drawings and translate into effort and equipment calculations.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand technical aspects and resolve uncertainties.
• Ensure latest rates are used and procurement processes followed.
• Contact suppliers for tailored quotes.
• Identify risks to cost and timeline and prepare contingency plans.
• Prepare variation orders during project delivery.
• Occasional travel to other states and support APAC business.
• Use data from quotes to perform lessons learnt analyses.
• Assist deployment of Yunex Traffic technologies in Australia and New Zealand.

Skills

Communication

Technical estimation

Microsoft Office

Deadline oriented

Outlook

Flexibility

Teamwork

ITS industry experience

Education

Full Australian Driving License

White Card

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

As a global leader for intelligent traffic solutions, we connect the dots of a new mobility revolution.

With digitalization and the use of disruptive technologies we enable cities, highway authorities, and (mobility) operators to create a new world of mobility with vehicles that are shared and connected, autonomous tunnel automation, smart tolling and adaptive traffic systems for simulation and prediction. All that allows for a totally new level of traffic management that is truly proactive.

This will transform our cities into places where people can live, work and move more freely with better quality of life, less accidents and with cleaner air. With our expertise and our solutions, we contribute to solving our climate crisis.

Urban mobility must and will change. And we will lead the way!

About the Role

This role, reporting to the Business Development Director, involves preparing technical estimations as part of bids for traffic controller signal (TCS) and intelligent transportation system (ITS) installation and upgrade projects of various sizes, and operations and maintenance contracts. There will be a combination of site and office work, with a primary focus on creating cost estimates for the Operations & Maintenance, as well as Major Projects departments for the Australia and New Zealand regions of the business.

The position requires a detailed understanding of project specifications and a strong ability to deliver accurate cost estimates for both ongoing maintenance projects and large-scale projects. This role will represent Yunex Traffic as the technical subject matter expert in customer interactions as part of the Business Development team, working closely with the Business Development Managers and Business Development Director.

What are the responsibilities?

• Complete accurate and detailed cost build ups for material, labour, sub-contractor and overheads based on project requirements
• Carry out site visits to understand customer requirements and scope
• Review project plans, specification and drawings and translate into effort and equipment calculations
• Work closely with internal teams and other stakeholders to understand the technical aspects of the project and clarify any uncertainties
• Ensure that the most recent rates are used for calculations and work with the relevant internal teams to ensure procurement processes are being followed
• Contact suppliers for tailored quotes
• Identify potential risks or challenges in the proposal that could affect the project's cost and timeline, and incorporate contingency plans into the estimate
• Preparation of variation orders during the delivery phase of projects
• From time to time you may be required to visit other states to carry out similar tasks, you may also be asked to support the wider APAC business
• Use data from existing quotes and compare with delivered projects to carry out lessons learnt analysis
• Assist the development and deployment of Yunex Traffic technologies in Australia and New Zealand

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders including contracts, finance, operations, delivery and senior management as well as external customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, project timelines and requirements, and relevant applicable State and Local Government standards and specifications in order to estimate effort, duration, materials and support required for successful delivery
• Competence in Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project
• Ability to achieve objectives with strict deadlines and manage your own workload
• Outlook - co-operative, helpful, willing to use initiative and conscientious
• Flexibility - willing to change, move from one activity or work area to another, learn new activities, pick up new jobs confidently and easily
• Effectiveness - drive and energy applied to work, accuracy and reliability, ability to get things right first time
• Teamwork - work towards the team's goals, work well with other people, communicate effectively within the team, and contribute to a high standard of team morale
• Previous experience in technical areas in the ITS industry

Preferred experience

• Understanding of traffic signal fundamentals and TfNSW SPECIFICATION D&C TS101
• Transport for New South Wales (RMS) ITS standards/specifications
• Victoria Department of Transport and Planning STS, STCE, SCTV prequalification categories
• Knowledge of ITS and traffic signal products from across the industry
• SCATS knowledge

Desired experience

• Previous experience in technical and/or construction areas in the ITS industry
• Understanding of schedule of rates, price build ups and business margin requirements

Required Qualifications

• Full Australian Driving License (or equivalent)
• White Card

Yunex strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, women, candidates living with a disability, members of the LGBTQ community and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Yunex has a global Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework which includes goals for diversity and inclusion aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our Policy for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) empowers and supports everyone across Yunex in further creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We’d love to hear from you!