Join Ventia's Energy, Networks and Renewables Infrastructure Services team in Queensland as an Estimator.
Attractive salary and employee benefits such as paid parental leave, corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts, and more.Hybrid working conditions. Located in either Brisbane, Rockhampton, or Townsville.Career stability and ownership of your role.Varied scope of work across the electrical sector.About the role
The Estimator is responsible for all estimate preparation activities for QLD clients. This involves all aspects of pricing delivery, including estimate coordination, pricing strategy, preparation and review through Ventia's governance process, cost estimating, cashflow analysis and reporting, and liaison with various business units to develop and deliver competitive winning estimates and offers.
Review tender documents and coordinate tender approval.Understand the request for tender and contract to understand cost drivers for basis of estimate.Preparation of indicative pricing at bid commencement to guide appropriate governance processes.Prepare estimates, labour cost calculations, cost estimates, and quotes, understanding future influences on margin and recommend strategies to mitigate impacts/risks.Deliver pricing strategies to optimise gross margin and market competitiveness to drive success rates.Create cashflow from cost estimates and work with commercial and finance to improve cashflow.Provision of proforma pricing schedules issued to suppliers and subcontractors, and subsequent review of information to incorporate into estimate cost build.Handover and debrief of estimate build-up to the finance, commercial, and operations manager to assist with contract negotiations, budgeting, forecasting, and implementation of the project.About you Tertiary qualification in engineering or technical area with a background in commercial and pricing strategy.Experience in the energy sector (substations, BESS, Distribution, Transmission) with specific exposure to D&C and EPC contracting models.Sound understanding of the estimate development process.Strong understanding of contract commercials.Ability to drive alternative pricing strategies to stay competitive/leading in a complex market.About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
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