• Manage the Estimating Department consisting of Estimators, Junior Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Cadets.
• Mentor and develop the estimating team to improve capability and performance.
• Allocate estimating resources to tenders based on priorities and team capacity.
• Advise Executive Management on tendering strategies and conversion metrics.
• Lead pre-site and post-tender negotiations and attend tender handover meetings.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of detailed tender submissions and cost plans.
• Maintain and improve estimating systems, templates, and procedures.
• Work with Operations, Design, and Business Development teams to ensure pricing accuracy and delivery alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with key subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Conduct regular estimating team meetings to track progress, review work, and provide direction.
• Lead tender reviews and manage internal bid governance.

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SPECIFIC TASKS

Management

•  Management and Leadership of Tenders and Bid Submissions.
• Train, mentor, coach and supervise all staff in your team.
• Set clear KPIs and performance metrics for the department.
• Ensure compliance with all company Quality Systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain adherence to legislative and WHS requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships from tender to tender
•  Represent the company at various site meetings, functions and corporate events
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating practices.
• Adhere to the company’s Code of Ethics and business plan strategies.

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Estimating and Cost Planning

• Prepare and implement estimating forms, systems, and checklists.
• Conduct Estimating meetings on all tenders and manage workload pipelines.
• Review scope documentation and ensure completeness of all pricing information.
• Liaise with stakeholders across preconstruction, operations, and design.
• Review and oversee trade scopes, BOQs, take-offs, and rate build-ups.
• Conduct subcontractor comparisons and price analysis.
• Coordinate with the Executive Team on final tender pricing and strategy.
• Manage submission of post-tender queries and negotiations.

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Estimating Communication and Advice

• Develop and present monthly Estimating reports.
• Provide clear and timely commercial advice to executives and tender teams.
• Keep up to date with market trends, costs, and construction methodologies.
• Continually review estimating practices and recommend ways in which estimating processes and systems can be improved.

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Industrial Relations

• The Estimator Manager must foster a positive Group culture and is accountable for the adherence to policies and procedures by the estimating team to ensure a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment