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About the role

The Manager Estimator Mining will lead and manage the Estimating team in preparing price estimates and co-ordinate all estimating requirements for current and future mining activities in this region while promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for everyone at work

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the estimating team in preparing price estimates based on “current cost” including financial model, sensitivity analysis, benchmarking and tender review pack
• Monitor, review, and analyse factors that might impact mining business line which cover detailed financial analysis relating to mining tenders, projects, and capital purchases, the market environment, competitor analysis and operational performance in order to provide business line manager with accurate, current and concise analysis on any issue that could impact mining strategic business plan;
• Review and analyse project operational and financial variances to tender in order to constantly seeking business improvement initiatives;
• Responsible for ensuring estimates are built up systematically and in sufficient detail;
• Ensure that commercial terms in Vendor / Subcontractor enquiry packages are back to back with the head contract and Vendor / Subcontract proposals are thoroughly evaluated;
• Ensure that all costs used in tenders are current;
• Ensure that productivities used in the tenders are bench marked against company / industry norms.
• Take a lead role in the identification, evaluation and ranking of risks and opportunities as well as developing a strategy to manage and mitigate the risks to Thiess.
• Actively participate in “Brain Storming” meetings to identify competitive advantages and alternative tender options.
• Ensure that a separate estimate is prepared for escalation.
• Coordinate the preparation of tender submissions to ensure they are completed in a timely manner with adequate time for management reviews.
• Review tenders prior to management reviews.
• Responsible for maintaining a data base of productivity norms from past and current projects.
• Ensure all tender are prepared in accordance with company procedures.
• Responsible for continually updating the Company’s estimating procedures and processes.
• Support projects in the start-up and execution phase as required

About you

• Graduated from Bachelor Degree in mining engineering with Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Mining projects; Have 5 years’ experience in the same areas at senior manager level with leadership/supervision experience;
• Have Detailed knowledge of best practice of estimating and tender processes; General knowledge in market resources, mining industry and industries that are related with mining industry; Experiences with mining operations from A to Z;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; good in coaching/mentoring and negotiation; good analytical; conflict resolution; sound decision-making skills; Excellent communication skills in English both verbal & written, proficient in computer including Advanced skills in CATS, Excel, Words & Power Point.

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

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We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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How to apply

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