Senior Estimator | Water Projects

2 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand Downer Full time

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Estimator located in Auckland, NZ. Come join our Growth & Strategy team working within Water & Infrastructure Projects in ANZ.


Who We Are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia's critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency, and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.


About the Role

As part of our Growth & Strategy Team, you will lead the way in securing major water/wastewater infrastructure projects worth up to $150 million across Australia and New Zealand. As a seasoned Senior Estimator based out of our Auckland office, you can leverage your expertise to ensure that estimates are accurately and competitively prepared and delivered, with a clear understanding of strategies, methodologies, and risk profiles. Reporting into the Lead Estimator, you will collaborate closely with some of the industry's top professionals to build strong working relationships within the business. Further insight into the role and duties are:

  • Lead the estimation preparation for the workstream
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure effective delivery of tender submissions and operational estimation activities across all tenders
  • Review and analysis of RFT packages and subcontractor quotations
  • Negotiate and influence business solutions related to costing, budgeting, and contractual requirements
  • Prepare project bid status reports, provide/implement tender solutions, and ensure contract specifications and documentation compliance
  • Utilise historical, market, and industry data to generate pricing estimates and track actual costs during the project lifecycle for accuracy comparison

About You
  • A Trade or Engineering qualification is desirable
  • Substantial experience as an Estimator in water/wastewater infrastructure construction projects
  • High proficiency with MS Suite is necessary; exposure to Candy or Expert Estimator is an advantage
  • Provide sound, qualified decision-making to the estimating process, following process and protocols
  • Driven by a focus on results and excellence, with a high degree of autonomy and a sense of urgency
  • Ability to evaluate, identify scope anomalies/complexities through simple and complex drawings

What We Offer
  • A highly supportive, team-orientated organisation with opportunities for a hybrid work structure after six months
  • Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
  • Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
  • A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
  • Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ

ABOUT US

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

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