Estimator

• Permanent full-time position
• Estimating and Bid Management
• Great career development opportunities
• Lead tenders up to $30M & contribute to tenders up to $200M
• Flexible with location – Wollongong, Newcastle, Mackay or Brisbane

About the Company:

Mastermyne is a leading mining services group providing a diverse range of services and products to underground operations across Australia. With origins dating back to 1996, and headquartered in Mackay, Mastermyne Group has grown to become one of the most trusted names in Australian Underground Mining.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to our Pre-Contracts Manager and working as part of a close-knit commercial and tendering team, you will play a critical role in growing and maintaining the Company’s competitive advantage whilst gaining exposure to a diverse range of underground coal projects at various stages of the project lifecycle. You will use your industry expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills to deliver high quality estimates and bids.

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret client scopes, appreciate client’s underlying drivers and plan commercially viable project solutions;
• Work closely with Mastermyne Senior Operational Managers and Executive Management to coordinate tender expectations;
• Build cost estimates from First Principles, for a leading contractor that delivers services to mine operators;
• Detailed rates build-up and consolidation for labour, equipment and maintenance, unit rates, plus fixed price and schedule of rates style contracts;
• Preparing tender returnable schedules, org charts, equipment lists, materials takeoffs, production calculations;
• Preparing submissions, presentations, and Quality Assurance documentation for tenders ensuring that tenders are submitted professional and timely;
• Manage tender enquiries and assist project managers with project kick-offs.

About the Person

The successful Estimator will have the ability to multi-task commitments, whilst managing stakeholder expectations. Your ability to negotiate, influence and engage with a number of operational and functional support teams will be critical to successfully deliver quality work in a fast-paced, quick turnaround environment. Your advanced Excel and mathematical skills, ability to learn new estimating systems, and apply logical thinking to your estimations is key for the successful applicant.

Skills and experience required:

• Knowledge of Underground Coal mining, technical terminology and related equipment will be very highly regarded;
• Demonstrated experienced in underground mining, tunnelling, civil construction, or engineering highly desirable;
• Strong background in estimation, commercials and bid management;
• Ability to take the lead on tenders <$30M, and be involved in large scale underground mining projects ranging up to $200M;
• Proven track record of managing and winning tenders on mining and civil infrastructure projects;
• Mining, Construction, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or Surveying backgrounds desirable.

The Mastermyne “Extras”

• Reimbursement for the cost of approved courses and study;  
• Paid study days for University study;  
• Mastermyne tailored leadership programs;  
• 2 Year anniversary watch + gifts for additional years of service;  
• Baby Benefits – Primary & Secondary Caregiver's new arrival bonus and benefits to help parents support their family;  
• A Bloody Great Cause – be rewarded each time you reach a Red Cross Blood Donation Milestone;  
• Hospital Help – have $250 contributed towards your private health hospital excess;  
• Medibank Corporate Private Health Insurance discount of 8%;  
• Employee Recognition Rewards - You're a keeper!  
• Family Christmas parties & Employee Christmas gifts;  
• Group Income Protection Insurance, discounted premiums;  
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses ($350);  
• Salary Packaging – boost your back pocket!  
• Ride in Style – Motor Vehicle Novated Leasing & Toyota Fleet Discounts;  
• Qantas Club Membership Discounts;  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family;  
• Work Hard, Play Hard – Get More with Dell Discounts! 
• Emergency shelter accommodation and paid domestic violence leave. 

If you possess strong technical, analytical and communication skills coupled with a desire to learn and grow within our business, then you’re the right candidate for us.

Being driven, self-motivated, a natural problem solver with strong time management skills are key qualities that will make your application stand out. We’re an employer that values innovative thinking and doing things a little differently. If you’re a career-driven professional hungry to learn then we want to hear from you.

Apply now online or for a confidential conversation please contact Cass Mayer, Recruitment Manager on 07 4963 0428.