Electrical Estimator

Role Overview

An established leader in electrical services is seeking a skilled Electrical Estimator to join their expanding team located in Port Melbourne, Victoria. This role involves managing the end-to-end electrical tender process for a variety of commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects in close collaboration with pre-construction, project delivery, and commercial departments.

Primary Duties

• Develop precise and competitive electrical estimates and tender proposals.
• Analyze project documentation including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Conduct detailed take-offs for materials, labor, and subcontractors.
• Source and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks, exclusions, variations, and potential commercial opportunities within projects.
• Engage with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tendering phase.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and other delivery team members.
• Support tender presentations, negotiations, and project handover activities.
• Maintain thorough estimating records and pricing documentation.
• Enhance estimating methodologies and help safeguard project profitability.

Candidate Profile

• Experience as an Electrical Estimator in an electrical contracting or building services context.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical construction techniques, materials, and installations.
• Proven experience estimating for commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or complex electrical projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Sound understanding of labor, material, and subcontractor costings.
• High attention to detail paired with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Capability to handle multiple tender submissions and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Relevant qualifications in electrical engineering, trades, or construction are beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $115,000 to $135,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.
• Engagement with diverse and technically challenging projects.
• Clear pathways for professional growth within a respected electrical contracting firm.
• Close interaction with experienced project and commercial teams.
• Opportunity to own and influence the estimating and pre-construction workflow.
• Long-term career prospect in a thriving company.