Estimator / Designer

About the Company:

Our client is a leading provider of height safety solutions in Australia, and overseas. They offer a wide range of tested and compliant products, including anchor points, fall protection systems, facade access systems ladders, walkway systems, and personal protective equipment. They also have an engineering workshop to design and construct complex structures for height safety access. The company values teamwork, continuous improvement and safety. They prioritize creating a safe environment for their people, customers, and partners. The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, COO, Services Director, and Sales Director. They offer various systems and services, such as facade access, gantries, roof anchor points, site inspections, and compliance audits. They have locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Townsville and Mackay. They are committed to providing practical solutions for height safety and are a solutions provider in the industry.

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.

We are keen to meet with candidates with proven experience in some or preferably all the following areas:

Height Safety / Roof Safety System Design

Rope Access Systems

Designers with CAD & Bluebeam experience

Engineers

Drafts people

Estimators (with design experience)