Lead Estimator

Austin Engineering Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 450,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Engineering Ltd in Batam, Indonesia, is seeking a Lead Estimator to prepare accurate, profitable cost estimates for mining equipment manufacturing projects. You will review customer requirements, drawings, BOMs, and specifications, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Planning, Finance, and Sales to deliver competitive quotations.

The role emphasizes material, labour, overheads, and subcontracts, with focus on EBITDA and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or offshore/oil & gas projects.
• Experience in estimating, tender planning, schedule risk analysis, and claims management.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end estimating process for mining equipment manufacturing projects, from RFQ review to final submission.
• Review RFQs, engineering drawings, specifications, and BOM.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, subcontracting, logistics, and overheads.
• Develop Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and labour hour estimates.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform pricing analysis, including mark-ups and contingencies, to ensure profitability.
• Calculate target EBITDA margin by analysing revenue against costs.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare cost breakdowns, commercial proposals, and tender submissions.
• Maintain estimating databases and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Estimating

Tender planning

Schedule risk analysis

Claims management

Analytical skills

Cost estimating tools

Excel

ERP systems

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Cost estimating tools

Job description

The Lead Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and profitable cost estimates for mining equipment manufacturing projects. The role involves reviewing customer requirements, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to determine material, labour, manufacturing, subcontracting, logistics, and overhead costs. The Estimator works closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Planning, Finance, and Sales to develop commercially sound quotations that align with manufacturing capabilities, project schedules, and targeted profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end estimating process for mining equipment manufacturing projects, from RFQ review and tender planning through to final commercial submission.
• Review RFQs, engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, subcontract services, logistics, and manufacturing overheads.
• Develop Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and labour hour estimates.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform pricing analysis, including mark-ups, contingencies, and profitability assessments.
• Calculate and validate target EBITDA margin by analysing estimated revenue against direct costs, manufacturing overheads, and allocated operating expenses to ensure quotations meet the company's financial objectives.
• Identify commercial and technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare cost breakdowns, commercial proposals, and tender submissions.
• Maintain estimating databases and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or offshore/oil & gas projects, including structural steel, piping/skids, modular structures, and heavy plate fabrication.
• Strong experience in estimating, tender planning, schedule risk analysis, and claims, managing project
• Experience in estimating within heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of cost modelling, pricing strategies, and financial performance metrics, including gross margin and EBITDA margin.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and cost estimating tools.
• Strong analytical, commercial, communication, and problem-solving skills.