SIS Australia is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Sales & Estimating team in Sunshine West. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll review and price project tenders accurately. Your work will help us win new business and grow our client base.
You'll own the whole tender process. You'll qualify and prioritise enquiries, prepare detailed quotations, follow up and negotiate, and then hand accepted projects over to the operations team.
What you'll be doing
Qualifying, planning and prioritising project enquiries, and choosing which tenders to pursue with the General Manager and Commercial Manager
Finding new tender opportunities through platforms such as Estimate One
Talking with clients to understand project scope, budgets and timelines, and getting drawings from them
Setting up job files in iQuote and briefing our drafting team on what each project needs
Preparing detailed pricing and submitting tenders on time and to the client's guidelines
Following up on submitted tenders, negotiating with clients and running a transparent sales cycle
Keeping project records accurate, including drawings, contracts, correspondence and documentation
After a project is accepted: reviewing the scope and contract price, coordinating purchase order and contract checks,
and handing over to the Project Coordinator
Visiting sites when needed to confirm scope and spot risks
About you
Previous estimating experience. Scaffolding industry experience is highly regarded.
Able to read and interpret construction drawings
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with experience building budgets and costings
Very accurate, with good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident communicator and negotiator who builds good relationships with clients
Calm under pressure and able to meet tight tender deadlines
Strong MS Office skills, including at least intermediate Excel
A team player who adds to a positive workplace culture
Degree in Engineering, Drafting or a related field
Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Experience with estimating software (iQuote is a bonus)
What's on offer
Attractive salary package plus superannuation
A key role where your work directly affects business growth
A supportive, collaborative team environment
Ongoing development in a growing business
You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this role.
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