Deputy Estimating

**Deputy Estimating & Pricing Manager**

**Henderson**

**The Opportunity**

The role is responsible for managing the estimating and pricing efforts on high value, complex Defence and Commercial maritime projects. In support of the Estimating and Pricing Manager, you will ensure that our team delivers timely and accurate project estimates to support Sales & Business Development activities. You will build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, lead the estimating team in generating competitive pricing for projects valued at upwards of $1B AUD, and monitor project financial performance while continuously improving our estimating and pricing processes.

**What's involved**
- Support the Estimating and Pricing Manager
- Build effective working relationships with the Sales & Business Development team
- Lead and support the estimating and pricing team
- Monitor project costs and financial performance
- Assess and enhance estimating processes
- Improve Business Planning and Financial Forecasting

**You'll need**

**Essential**
- Experience as an estimator, accountant, or similar role with strong financial acumen.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop teams.
- Background in marine, resources, construction, or other relevant sectors.
- Ability to integrate technical, commercial, and financial aspects into project estimates.
- A conscientious approach with a strong sense of ownership and a track record of building effective team relationships.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field are preferred.
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to integrity, prioritising compliance with all relevant regulations in defence, commercial markets, and technology development.

**Desirable**
- Previous experience in a high value, complex project environment.
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and cost control measures.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams to support business development activities.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet stringent deadlines while maintaining a focus on both market sectors and technology advancements.
- Government contract experience
- Experience in or good understanding of the Defence sector
- Experience with Costfact estimating software

**Why Austal**
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

**Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.