Mechanical Estimator

About Deployed

Deployed is an established BPO firm specialising in workforce solutions. We partner with a range of globally minded businesses, from start-ups to large corporations across a range of industries.

Our expert team of recruiters at Deployed will work closely with you to create a career change that challenges, motivates, and excites you. We take the time to understand your ambitions to ensure an effective job match and place you in a business where you'll perform your best. You'll be supported at every step to ensure success- from job searching and placement to a robust onboarding process to ongoing HR, office, and IT support. Deployed is committed to offering you holistic support at every step to ensure you succeed, have the best work experience and a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Primary Purpose of the role: Ensuring major and minor tender proposals are managed effectively and efficiently.

• Tender Processes

• Accurate and timely quotes. Current and accurate tender database.

• Business growth in line with company objectives.
• Time Management
• Generate and manage tender process and procedure.
• Generate quotes by reviewing drawing and tender documents, including materials and labour costs through consultation with external suppliers and RMR project team, understanding client objectives, being aware of industry trends and opportunities.
• Assist Project Managers, Project Supervisors, and other junior staff with quoting processes and review.
• Prepare handover documentation upon contract award to Manufacturing team.

Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.

1. Managing Contracts

2. Accurate and sound review of contracts.

3. Professional contract negotiations.

Be the central contact for all contract queries.

1. General

2. Set the example in regards safe working, and reporting all safety concerns or issues.

3. Work closely with Manufacturing Manager, Project Managers and employees on project plan and budget of projects.
4. Maintain strong working relationship with current and potential clients.
5. Actively attend and participate in staff meetings as required
6. Promoting, managing & enforcing golden rules (i.e. Daily timesheets, uniforms clean, neat, tidy & shirts tucked in at all times, hearing protections worn at all times in the workshop, on-site where applicable, PPE worn where applicable, 15-min morning break & 30-min lunch breaks, clean work areas, daily clean-ups, etc.)
7. Adherence to and use of established business processes.
8. Constructively work with other parts of the business to deliver strategic plans and to meet our on-going business performance and quality objectives.
9. Promoting environmental sustainability.
10. Assume duties of Senior Estimator in absentia.
11. Be an active participant in the application of the "United Front" mantra.
12. All other duties as required.
13. Coordinate and participate in post project reviews.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years estimating experience.
• Experience in food, beverage and construction industry.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
• AutoCAD 2D & 3D – review dimension and print drawings

Work Arrangement

• Work Setup: On-site
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 am Melbourne time, should complete 8.5 hours work

Why you should join our team

Leaves entitlement, HMO and life insurance upon hire

Ready to take on the next challenge? If you're looking for an organisation with outstanding career-development opportunities, amazing work-life culture, and comprehensive benefits crafted to support work-life harmony, you might be a perfect fit at Deployed

At Deployed, we truly believe that our team is the core highlight of our brand. With our goal of being a top business partner for our global clients, we take it as a responsibility to build a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.