Estimator / Designer

About the Company:

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE OF POSITION: The Estimator must have and maintain.

• Technical or tertiary qualifications
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Effective written and oral presentation skills.
• Effective computer skills required to complete the requirements of the role.
• Good telephone manner and communication skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• The ability to develop correct and compliant height safety system designs and quotations.
• The ability to work with clients to understand desired outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of CAD and Bluebeam Software

LIASES WITH:

• Clients
• Finance and Administration team
• Sales Team and Estimators
• Project Managers
• Installers
• Contractors
• Other employees as required

RESPONSIBILITIES: (Including but not limited to the following general statements describing the nature and level of work expected)

• Acquire, maintain and utilise up to date knowledge of the company’s products from the Raw Material stage, manufacturing stage to the Selling Price.
• Acquire, maintain and utilise up to date knowledge of all Australian Standards that may be relevant to the products of RIS, e.g. AS/NZS1891, AS/NZS1657, AS/NZS5532, AS/NZS4488, etc
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, management, clients and sub-contractors as required to discuss & resolve issues relating to the project
• Prepare quote estimates based on preliminary drawings
• Prepare height safety design layouts compliant to Australian Standards, Building Codes and all other relevant legislation, regulations, etc
• Perform quantity take-offs from drawings
• Prepare preliminary project estimates
• Review and analyse tender specifications, drawings and relevant special conditions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and sales submissions.
• Prepare and submit, as necessary, descriptive and informative tender estimate summary sheets highlighting tender inclusions/ exclusions and cost estimate summaries.
• Investigate and prepare as required alternative proposals and tender cost submissions.
• Ensure that relevant technical literature is current and that technical knowledge is current and commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Actively participate in ‘Post Contract Reviews’ and the updating of estimate procedures and pricing structures.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Adhere to all company OH&S procedures and other relevant company policies.
• Perform other such duties as required which are consistent with the employee’s skill and competence

Key Performance Indicators:

• Completion of accurate and complete design layout drawings and preliminary quotes
• Drawing and quote volume
• Demonstrates an effective understanding of technical and presentation requirements commensurate with the position
• Providing information as appropriate for this role to sales team and management
• Maintaining a safe workplace

Key Competencies:

• Drive for results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line orientated; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Customer Focused: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Team work: Enjoys an environment in which people are involved, included and have a sense of ownership
• Adaptability: Adjusts personally to high pressure, rapidly changing business conditions and uncertain business environments
• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what they preach.