About Austal
Security Clearance roles only: Due to the Security Clearance required for this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance.
About The Role
The Estimator is primarily responsible for the development of quotes from survey reports, work failure requests and refit specifications. The role also delivers the administration required to support the estimating activities. In combination, these responsibilities ensure timely classification, organisation and preparation of work requests resulting from internal and external client queries.
Key Objectives & Responsibilities Include
- Quotations for Defence and Commercial customers preparation
- Ensure quotations and documentation are prepared with a high level of accuracy
- Complete requested tasks in a timely manner
- Document Control
- Receive all Requests for quote / tender and documents and file documents in the correct project folders
- Survey & Quotes
- Compile works breakdown sheet
- Submit to Estimating Manager / Project Manager to forward to customer
- Tender/ Quote preparation
- Raise Subcontractor Request for Procurement to quote and follow up
- Assist with Quote breakdown preparation and with work methodology statements
- Project Material & Purchasing costings
- Raise RFQs for Material / Parts Suppliers and forward to Procurement to supply and follow up
- Project risks/ issues
- Assess project risks and issues and provide recommendations to the Senior Estimator for review and action
- Continuous Improvement
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement change initiatives and innovative business solutions that deliver productivity and efficiency benefits to Austal and our customers
Required Skills / Experience / Attributes
- 2+ years’ experience of commercial experience in a general service delivery based contracting environment
- Diploma in Business Office Administration and/or relevant experience
- Experience with estimating and/or quoting-related administrative tasks
- Competency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Excel and Microsoft 365 Share Point)
- Time management and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines, whilst overseeing multiple tasks and projects
- Be results driven, with a strong attention to detail and demonstrated experience providing consistent and high-quality output
Why Austal
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
What's on Offer?
- Located in Darwin
- Permanent salaried position
- Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
