Senior Electrical Estimator

Description

Fostering a Diverse Workforce at PARC

• Identify and document all technical clarifications concisely to support the tender response.
• Recommend and incorporate cost-reduction options for more competitive bids.
• Maintain a complete “Estimating/ Tender notes” log that documents all assumptions and notes during the estimate to hand over to the PM should PARC win the work
• Research and review construction and design documents and analyse specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Oversee the preparation of estimates and submission of tenders, ensuring timely submission of documents to ensure required deadlines are achieved.
• Draw attention to any particularly significant physical or contractual conditions.
• Proactively identify and manage contract risks to meet organisational obligations and achieve the planned outcomes of the contract.
• Solicit sub-contractor’s bids and material supplier quotations and determine acceptable bids by comparing to self-perform estimates.
• Complete forecast and tender cost reporting.
• Compile Technical Clarifications and Basis of Estimate documents to support Proposals.
• Compile, review and oversee the Tender Schedule and methodology compilation for Electrical portion of works.
• Attend ad-hoc site visits and client meetings as required.
• Ensure costs for estimates include a high level of detail including direct costs associated with labour, material, subcontractor costs, in addition to preliminaries, including Management, plant & equipment, and any indirect resources required.
• Organise the preparation of work method statements consistent with our proposal and with the client’s criteria.
• Critically analyse bid documents and understand risk and opportunities; articulate those to management.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legally permitted to work without restrictions in Australia.

PARC Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join our high-performing team at our Applecross Head Office. In this full-time Monday–Friday role, you will work closely with the Estimating Manager and take the lead in preparing competitive bids across a range of electrical tenders, applying industry-standard norms, first-principle estimating, and managing subcontractor and supplier pricing to support our continued growth and project success.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly in Excel, MS Project highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within the mining and construction industry
• High level of attention to detail
• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to prepare tender submissions, compilation of cost estimates and basic schedules
• Ability to manage own workload within a high-pressure environment
• Comprehension and interpretation of contractual documents, specifications, and drawings
• Objectivity, sound judgement and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Remuneration, Reward and Recognition Programs
• The chance to join a growing company with a values driven culture where you can really make an impact
• Great work location & onsite parking
• Support for you and your family through our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Career progression paths and professional development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance