Senior Estimator - Mining Equipment Manufacturing

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

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.