[Hiring] Senior Commercial Structural Steel Estimator @Staff Domain Inc.

Role Description

Ready to do work that actually excites you?

You'll be the kind of person who:

• Analyze, breakdown, estimate, quote costings and prepare the customized bid, ensuring that structural steel projects are accurately costed, competitively priced and financially viable for both the company and its clients.
• Review and analyze project and site plans, drawings, specifications and related documents.
• Review commercial conditions and contract documents.
• Raise and manage Request for Information (RFI) for clarification.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings to understand the project, site conditions and clients’ requirements.
• Quantify structural steel and other materials based on architectural/structural drawings and specifications.
• Calculate project costs for all labour, equipment, equipment rental and other expenses whilst considering rates and productivity.
• Obtain and incorporate subcontractor quotes, inclusive of materials, buy-outs, machining, installation and other project specific needs.
• Prepare detailed bid proposals outlining scope, pricing and other necessary information for client submission.
• Evaluate potential risks and uncertainties including contingencies to cover unforeseen costs and issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and other team members to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates.
• Review past projects and recommend cost saving measures through the lifecycle of the project without compromising quality or safety.
• Communicate with clients to resolve concerns and understand their needs, whilst providing regular updates.
• Negotiate project scope, pricing and timelines to achieve mutual beneficial agreements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, whilst prioritising tasks based on deadlines and taking into account the resources needed and allowing for delivery.
• Assist in the smooth handover of project details to the project delivery team.
• Revise and update cost estimates as required, accounting for design, scope changes or clients directed variations.
• Contact client prior to tender submission to gain market intelligence for competitor's price.
• Make contact with client to check the quote has been received as a first point of contact and to establish marketing position at price submission.
• Send "sale email" to Director as per template for all submissions, when the quote is first sent off to client.
• Regular follow-up on submitted bids to check project status.
• Cross check other estimators work when required.
• Prepare for weekly sales meeting with all project details.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam or any other measurement software.

It is not the intent of this position description to limit the scope of this position in any way but to give an overview of this role. You may at times be required to work in other areas, or on other tasks as directed by management, based on operational requirements.

Work Health and Safety, Quality and Environment

• Ensure all Federal, State, Local regulations, and company policies are adhered to in relation to workplace practices and Work, Health and Safety.
• Be familiar with, and work in accordance with Stevens Group’s Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management system.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to risk assessment and addressing identified incidents/potential hazards, which may affect yourself and others.
• Accurately and effectively respond to emergency and special situations involving equipment, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of quality management principles and contribute to the Stevens Group quality management systems by applying a risk mitigating, process approach to assigned work.
• Show commitment to company's Strategic Plan, policies and quality assurance processes.
• Endeavour to operate in an environmentally sustainable and safety conscious manner in alignment with the company's expectations.
• Your contribution is essential to the effectiveness of the HSE Management Plan and the benefits of enhanced HSE performance is vital for others around us and our environment.
• Not contributing nor conforming to expectations has a negative impact on others.
• The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the others around us and our environment.

Other Duties

• Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Estimating accuracy.
• Variance between estimated cost and actual cost.
• Turnaround time / adherence to allocated estimating hours.
• Measure completion was within allocated hours set for each project.
• Compliance with process.
• Degree of adherence to company procedures, template and risk assessment steps.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Feedback from internal stakeholders on clarity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Construction Industry white card.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a commercial structural estimator.
• Exposure to the building / construction industry.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans and working drawings.
• High level of competency with MS Office Suite (particularly with MS Excel).
• Contract administration experience.
• Be familiar with all company policies, procedures and work instructions relevant to your scope of work.
• Work within the scope of company policy and industry best practice.
• Take care when using plant, equipment and facilities.
• Present to work fit for duty and maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
• Observe the company's anti-discrimination policy and behave in a professional and ethical manner.
• Must have fluent English language skills, both written and verbal, sufficient to effectively communicate with management, supervisors, employees, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face.
• Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Personal Attributes

• Professional approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident manner.
• Positive approach to change.

Other

• Right to Disconnect – occasionally you may be required to answer calls or respond to emails outside of work hours and your salary has taken into this account to ensure you are compensated for this.

Benefits

• HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents).
• Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary).
• Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!

Let’s Talk

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