Electrical Estimator

Fulton Hogan; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Corporate health and fitness programs

Health insurance discounts

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its Water Infrastructure Projects team. This role involves developing electrical estimates for utility-based projects and fostering relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a tier 1 environment and a record of pricing Water/Waste Water projects. The company promotes a culture of safety and offers excellent growth opportunities and employee benefits that support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and track record as an Electrical Estimator in a tier 1 environment.
• Experience pricing large and small Water/Waste Water projects – ideally involving Utility Infrastructure.
• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan's Living Safely 2.0 Culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate electrical estimates for Utility-based projects.
• Conduct research on labour costs, materials, and production times.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to calculate costs.

Skills

Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator

Familiarity with financial and project management principles

Good communication and presentation skills

Education

Experience in the waste water or utility industry

Tools

Expert Estimator Genesis

Job description

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

What's on offer?
We wish to complement our existing team with an experienced Electrical Estimator or an experienced Electrician or Electrical Engineer wanting to take the next step in their career for our Water Infrastructure Projects within our Fulton Hogan Utilities business. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further, and gain industry relevant experience, with on-the-job skill development/coaching offered throughout. We offer excellent employee benefits and pathways for further growth.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Use of first principles to develop accurate electrical estimates for Utility based projects (predominantly Water and Waste Water Treatment and distribution)
• Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, and production times etc
• Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to obtain information and calculate costs
• Participate in review processes with senior management
• Understanding, following and reinforcing the use of our established estimating processes to ensure internal governance is achieved and Senior Management have confidence in the tender price presented.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Proven experience, and track record as an Electrical Estimator in a tier 1 environment (alternatively experience working on-site in the waste water or utility industry)
• Experience pricing large and small Water / Waste Water projects - ideally involving Utility Infrastructure
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience in using Expert Estimator Genesis is desired, but not a requirement
• Experience in estimating O&M rates based opportunities will also be highly regarded
• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan's Living Safely 2.0 Culture.

Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

Do we offer a 'competitive' salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you're not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that's okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.