Bid Leader/Senior Estimator - Engineering& Projects

at  Mcmahon Services

MCMAHON SERVICES IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST PRIVATELY-OWNED CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ORGANISATIONS. AS A NATIONAL BUSINESS, WE OPERATE FROM CITY CENTRES THROUGH TO REMOTE LOCATIONS AND EMPLOY OVER 1,100 PEOPLE AUSTRALIA-WIDE.

McMahon Services is committed to employing for the long term rather than just for projects. We have family business values, whilst integrating our reputation, integrity and relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.
The Engineering and Projects customer stream delivers a wide range of turnkey, multi-discipline projects in the industrial, infrastructure, marine, water and energy sectors across Australia.
Our people are central to what we do, we hire for careers and have strong focus on culture, values and professional development. Our work environment is positive, collaborative and operates as a high performing team. We are firmly committed to looking after our staff, from safety in the workplace through to ongoing training, equal opportunities and an enjoyable workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

With the company showing continued growth, we are seeking a Bid Manager / Senior Estimator to join the Pre-Contracts team of the Engineering & Projects Customer Stream. This key role will have variety and flexibility in acting as a bid leader, senior estimator or a dual role and effectively acting as a “2 IC” to the Pre-contracts Manager.
Key aspects of the role include development of win strategies, strategic planning, pricing development and execution of tenders with overall end-to-end management of medium to large scale multi-discipline turnkey tenders. The role will have oversight and management of estimators, engineers and submissions teams for relevant tenders/ opportunities
We are looking for a team player with a positive, solutions focused attitude, who works well in a broad team, has excellent attention to detail and enhances a positive work culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Pre-contracts manager in the overall performance of the pre-contracts team
• Leading and managing the bid team, estimators, engineers and other team members
• Managing bids/tenders to ensuring are developed to a consistently high standard.
• Interpreting bid/tender requirements and development of successful strategies
• Either development of, or review of tender pricing
• Working with relevant internal and external stakeholders to obtain the information required to compile the bid.
• Assessing and addressing the technical and commercial risks relating to ongoing bids.
• Overseeing the team during the bid process, ensuring internal deadlines are met, and bids are submitted on time.
• Contributing to the assessment and selection of suitable tenders

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity surveying, Business or Finance
• Experience in Construct only, D&C, ECI delivery models
• Experience in the Water, Industrial, Materials Handling, Oil & Gas, Marine and Food & Beverage sectors is desired
• Proven experience leading successful bids/tenders using best practices approaches
• Experience in negotiation and sound understanding of contract management and cost optimisation
• Identify and management commercial, financial and technical risks and opportunities
• Government and Defence bid/tendering experience desirable
• High degree of attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skill