Description:
Our client, a leading structural steel fabrication company based in Henderson, is seeking a Senior Estimator / Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in structural steel and sheet steel estimating and looking to bring their expertise to a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to project ‘buildability’ during the design phase to ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Review preliminary specifications, drawings, and other documents to determine project scope.
- Develop detailed project scopes in collaboration with the Project Manager and clients.
- Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and service requirements throughout the project.
- Prepare accurate Bills of Quantities and cost plans in a timely manner.
- Send out tender packages to approved subcontractors, suppliers, and trades.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Prepare tender submissions in partnership with the Project Manager.
- Stay updated on the latest design and construction techniques to provide innovative solutions for clients.
Skills And Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in structural steel and sheet steel estimating in the manufacturing/fabrication industry.
- Solid understanding of welded products and the engineering processes behind fabricated steel products.
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering and architectural drawings and determining the scope of works.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to confidently read and interpret specifications.
- Demonstrated experience in compiling tenders and quotes.
- Strong negotiation skills, with experience in a similar role.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in mining or construction project estimating will be highly advantageous.
- Tertiary qualifications in building, engineering, quantity surveying, or related fields (desirable).
- Experience in the mining, large-scale industry, and infrastructure sectors (desirable).