Project Manager and Estimator/Project Coordinator
Full time
4d ago , from Regional Jobs Western Australia
GE Group Australia was established in Geraldton in ****. Since our humble beginnings, the business has grown from a small fabrication and machining shop to providing services to some of the world's biggest companies.
Our aim is to be the preferred provider of petrochemical and high-quality engineering services to leaders in the mining, oil and gas industries. We are committed to providing quality services in a safe and healthy work environment and to produce products and workmanship which will outlast our customers' needs and surpass all expectations.
About Your Opportunity
Due to our continuing success and solid pipeline of work, we are seeking a Project Manager and a trainee Estimator/Project Coordinator to join our projects team. These positions are open to experienced Estimators/Project Coordinators/Project Managers, and, as an upskill opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced tradesperson looking for career progression, off the tools, respectively.
Position Overview
This position is based at our Geraldton workshop, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. With support from the friendly Project Team and upper management, an experienced candidate is expected to hit the ground running, while more focused on-the-job coaching will be provided for an upskill position.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in pre-tender and project progress/closeout meetings
Participate in periodic site-visits to scope project requirements
Interpret drawings and specifications and develop accurate Material Take-Off's (MTO)
Accurate estimation of materials, labour and resources
Accurate jobbing and project cost estimating




Preparation and submission of competitive tenders/bids and quotations within submission deadlines
Issuing of Purchase Orders
Timely procurement of raw materials and components
Coordinate subcontractors and external service providers
Collaborate with Project Supervisors and workshop/site teams
Preparation of project documentation (Project Management Plans, Construction Methodologies, Schedules/Gantts, SWMS, ITP, ITR, FIC, MDR)
Participate in detailed risk assessments
Attributes, Qualifications & Experience
Respectful, polite, and courteous demeanour
Well presented with excellent personal hygiene
Ability to build long-lasting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with various internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
Strong attention to detail
Trade-qualified (BMW or Mechanical Fitter), or Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline
5-10+ years post-trade experience, or tertiary qualifications in engineering (Mech/Civil/Structural/Process) with 3+ years post-graduate/professional experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas sectors
3-5 Years Estimating/Project Management experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas sectors -Experience in the bulk fuels/hydrocarbons arena highly desirable
Excellent computer literacy, including typical MS Office Suite,



Adobe PDF Editor and Scheduling/Project Management Software (MS Project or similar)
Strong commercial and project management acumen with the ability to manage project scope, schedule, quality, cost and administer progress and variation claims as required
Well-developed technical sales and negotiation skills
Strong knowledge of relevant Australian and industry legislation, standards, and best practices
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, design specifications and Scope of Work documentation
Strong QA/QC knowledge, with welding supervision (WPQR/WPS), ISO**** and EPCM experience highly regarded
Project Office/Department Management experience highly regarded
2D/3D CAD proficiency highly regarded (or genuine interest in learning)
Upskill Opportunity Requirements
5+ Years Post-Trade experience (BMW or Mechanical Fitter) within the Mining, Oil & Gas sectors, with experience in the bulk fuels/hydrocarbons arena highly desirable
Self-motivated, disciplined and ambitious learner with a thirst for knowledge
Genuine interest in career development from tradesperson to Estimator/Project Coordinator, with an extended interest in growing with the business with the potential to progress towards either Design Draftsperson or Project Manager capacities (for the right person)
Supervisory experience highly regarded
VET/Tertiary level Project Management/Business/WHS/Supervisory qualifications highly regarded
Intermediate computer literacy, including typical MS Office Suite, Adobe PDF Editor with Scheduling/Project Management/CMMS software experience highly regarded.
GE Group Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages great talent from all backgrounds to apply.
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📌 Project Manager And Estimator/Project Coordinator (Geraldton)
🏢 Regional Jobs Western Australia
📍 Geraldton