About This Role
Managing the estimating department is the core of this role, ensuring that priorities, work performance, and progress align with company goals. The Bid Manager will develop and drive team and individual KPIs for the department, while leading and supporting the team to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Manage estimating staff performance, including reviewing KPIs, holding performance reviews, coaching, developing skills, and utilising Company performance management processes when required
- Accurately prepare and complete detailed cost estimate reports, including determining the estimated manufacturing hours for each component fabricated internally
- Develop, implement, maintain, and drive company technical estimating standards and procedures, including relevant processes and systems, to meet information and reporting requirements
- Review internal estimating methods and liaise with internal departments to seek feedback, identify areas of improvement, implement solutions, and increase efficiencies
- Liaise with client-facing sales personnel to provide estimating input in support of proposals, qualify inquiries, gain a better understanding of the job scope, and obtain complete and accurate RFQ information so deadlines are met
- Liaise with internal structural engineers and technical sales personnel to create and propose concept designs for complex inquiries that are ready for material takeoff preparation
- Submit weekly performance reports for the estimating department to management
- Liaise with other functions, including procurement, planning, and project management, in pursuit of effective scheduling and financial management
Requirements
- A minimum bachelor's degree in an industry-related field, such as engineering, business, mathematics, or construction management
- Strong estimating background
- Exposure to creating concept designs and detailed cost estimates
- Minimum of 2+ years of management experience
- Technical knowledge of basic structural engineering, including AS1657: Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders; AS1428.1: Design for Access and Mobility Part 1: General requirements for access – new building work; AS2156: Walking Tracks Infrastructure Design
- Ability to efficiently use estimating software such as PlanSwift and Autodesk
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Strong attention to detail and able to accurately read plans and drawings
- Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel competency
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and efficiently lead and motivate a team
