About the Role
The Sales Estimator is responsible for translating project documentation and drawings into accurate documents for building, quantifying, and pricing competitive solutions. This role reports to the National Estimating Manager and can be based in any Australian Schneider location.
Responsibilities
- Create consistent and accurate pricing estimates using standard company tools.
- Analyze tender documentation to produce a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with inclusions, exclusions, demarcation, subcontractor RFQs, and RFIs.
- Provide accurate estimates of labor requirements for project activities across PM, engineering, installation, and commissioning.
- Produce value-added solution-engineered designs.
- Create clarity in ambiguous situations.
- Align with the CPP to manage opportunity risk.
- Provide well-written and relevant technical documents for the design assist process.
- Conduct accurate take-offs, points lists, and equipment lists.
- Continuously develop technical capability with Schneider Electric solutions.
- Create working topologies of specific solutions.
- Support the Sales team to create synergy and focused client solutions.
- Network and collaborate with team members and engineering resources to enhance solutions and share best practices.
- Engage with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the bid process.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a previous estimating role in the engineering sector is desirable but not essential.
- Technical experience in mechanical & electrical goods is desirable however not essential.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- A love of learning and a passion for developing new solutions and using new technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Self-directed, autonomous with an ability to manage time effectively, working to deadlines.
- Self-motivated and confident, with finesse at building relationships quickly.
- Sound understanding of standard disciplines across IT, BMS, Security, Electrical, Mechanical and SMART services.
- Must submit an online application to be considered.
- All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Creativity
- Ability to create clarity where there is ambiguity
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to build relationships quickly
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Estimating experience in the engineering sector desirable
- Technical experience in mechanical & electrical goods desirable
Education Level
- Engineering college diploma/trade certification
About the Company
- Schneider Electric has a €40 billion global revenue, +9% organic growth, and over 150,000 employees in 100+ countries.
- Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, providing equitable opportunities and ensuring all employees feel valued and safe.
- Schneider Electric upholds high standards of ethics and compliance, with a Trust Charter demonstrating commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality, and cybersecurity.
- Schneider Electric believes that differences make the company and individuals stronger and is committed to championing inclusivity.
Equal Opportunity
- Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
