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
An opportunity has become available for an Estimator in Albany NZ for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Construction Manager. The Estimator is responsible for managing the cost estimation of construction projects involving the renewals and upgrade of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure as part of the Department of Corrections Water Infrastructure Project. The ideal candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:
Provide accurate and timely pricing information from detailed design drawings and reports
Ensure tender price information is easily converted within project budgets
Comply with tendering and associated reporting procedures to ensure a consistent approach across all business operations
Liaise with internal stakeholders and subcontractors
Assist with pre-letting negotiations and respond to clarification requests
Co-ordinate peer, commercial, risk and legal reviews as appropriate. Arrange final review and obtain approval to submit tender.
About You
Substantial experience in Construction, Civils and water is advantageous
Exposure to QS is desirable
A proven track record of building and nurturing strong working relationships with clients and sub-contractors
Capable of producing first principal estimates (bottom-up estimates) and have a good understand of estimate norms and benchmarking
Proficiency in multi-discipline estimating and a strong command of estimating software, with a preference for expertise in Candy, as well as proficiency in Microsoft programs
Provide sound, qualified decision-making to the estimating process, following process and protocols.
What We Offer
Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
Competitive remuneration package
Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
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.
