Location: Western Australia, Perth CBD
Position: Construction, Estimator
Enjoy an unsurpassed lifestyle in one of the most hospitable places on the planet. Great opportunity for a seasoned, Pre-Contracts/Bid Manager.
John Holland is one of Australia’s leading construction and engineering companies, with a record of achievement in the Power, Rail, Structural Mechanical Process, Telecoms, Mining and Water sectors with work in hand of approximately AU$7.0 billion dollars. We require a Pre Contracts Bid Manager for Western Australia reporting to the Regional Manager (Western). You will be working for one of the largest and fastest growing Structural Mechanical Construction Companies in Australia.
You will be required to lead a team consisting of professional engineers, project managers, cost planners and programmers. It is likely that you will have 15 years experience in the field of construction estimating in Australia (preferably in a SMP framework). Preferred pre-requisites for this position include relative tertiary qualifications in construction management and/or and engineering discipline together with solid practical (project) experience. You will have the ability to manage a team of professionals with varying discipline skills, and ability to plan, budget for and manage the bid preparation process, experience in a range of project delivery processes and forms of contract and be computer literate.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Securing appropriate prospects and opportunities for tender
• Ensuring adherence to relevant procedures by estimating personnel
• Identifying tasks necessary for the successful submission of the tender
• Securing a suitable tender team (including specialist Consultants as appropriate)
• Ensuring that each team member is clear on individual roles and responsibilities
• Devising/reviewing strategies for successful conversion of the prospect into a contract
• Ensuring senior management is informed of key issues
• Managing preparation of estimates which reflect scope of work and contract conditions
• Adopting the role of Bid-Leader as appropriate or necessary
• Reviewing of all estimates prepared for the region
• Managing the preparation of the tender submission
• Ensuring estimating staff have adequate training and tools to carry out their roles
You will be responsible for the development and coordination of the bid program in order to compile submissions for work as well as make people aware of deadlines, meetings, etc. You will also be the first point of contact for client representatives and stick to timelines and guides that have been agreed upon. You will be required to work closely with senior management and the proposals team and control the bid from start to finish, Input to the strategy overall bid, make keys points of difference.
You will most likely have experience in industries like:
You will most likely have experience in industries like materials handling, heavy fabrication, plant upgrades, maintenance and shutdowns, fabrication and corrosion control, marine/Jetty construction, oil and gas, mining, processing equipment, power stations, heavy industrial.
Your remuneration package and bonuses will reflect the seniority of your position and work/life balance issues are also important. Transfer and relocation assistance package arrangements are also available.
At John Holland we understand that our greatest resource is our people. We pride ourselves on being a market leader in targeted training, career development and remuneration. We provide long-term career options within an equal opportunity workplace where we recognise the importance of flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. We aspire to a vision of ‘No Harm’ in the workplace, the community and the environment. Your continuous learning and development is our concern, your safety & well-being is our priority.
If you are interested in expressing an interest in this position, please press the ‘apply now’ button below. Alternatively, for an ‘in confidence discussion’, telephone John on 61 437 665 638 or email him at john.luthje@jhg.com.au
John Holland is an Equal Opportunity, Quality Assured Employer
