Estimating Manager

Purpose of RoleProviding support to Project Managers in regards to staffing, tooling, equipment, and project tracking.Main responsibilitiesEffective planning, control and monitoring, both internally and direct with the client, of projects secured from the quotation stage, through negotiation to contract completion and final accountsEffective project cost tracking and financial control.Produce quotes and undertake estimating for small to medium sized engineering projects once training has been provided using the Company's standard commercial approach.Provide general commercial and project support to the business unit to enable budgeted results to be achieved.Effective liaison throughout the sales and order securing process and during contract works with other personnel on a national and international levelReporting on contract performance regularly and to Company standard requirements, ensuring all potential opportunities, variations and risks are identified and reported to the Project Manager as soon as possible.Define scope and methods of workEnsure a pro-active approach is adopted to all existing and potential customers to build client relationships and boost market share.Ensure all projects comply with Safety, Quality and other Company systems and proceduresCarry out effective national and international liaison as required.** Experience managing mechanical and electrical engineering projects mainly installations of production equipment.Strong general experience of mechanical principlesStrong commercial skills and project management skills, ** negotiating, planning, estimating, costing and quoting.Strong IT (MS Office) and numeracy skills.Familiar with current OSHA standards.Good financial skills ***** o cost and budgetary controls o accounting controls and procedures through to final accountsProject Management qualification or specific trainingAbility to secure contractors license(s) for companyPersonal characteristics required • Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels• Able to explain technical concepts simply and succinctly • Solution oriented. • Able to work at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines • Able to work with others in various team environments and to be confident and assertive with people at all levels; • Able to persuade others • Excellent time management skills, and able to prioritise multiple tasks • Able to build strong business relationships with key clients

Created: 2024-11-06