Estimating Manager - Water

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and leadership

Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead estimating activities across water and wastewater opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. You will head a team of estimators, govern major pursuits and partner with clients, partners and suppliers to deliver successful tender outcomes.

The role focuses on developing competitive, commercially sound solutions and overseeing governance, with a strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement across the Water

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, Commerce or Finance.
• 15+ years of construction or estimating experience.
• 10+ years in major infrastructure or water design and construct environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in estimating or construction teams.
• Strong commercial, technical and analytical capability.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and contractual requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading accurate, timely and competitive estimates for water infrastructure projects.
• Developing estimating strategies and pricing solutions for major pursuits.
• Assessing scope, contracts, resources, risks and opportunities.
• Managing governance, assurance and approval processes.
• Supporting effective project handover to delivery teams.
• Driving innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a high performing estimating team.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tender strategies

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Contract interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Business/Commerce/Finance degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimating Manager to join our Energy & Utilities Water Growth team. Reporting to the Head of Pre Contracts Water, you will lead estimating activities across major water and wastewater opportunities throughout Australia and New Zealand.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing competitive, commercially sound and deliverable solutions that support the continued growth of our Water business. You will lead a team of estimators, provide governance and assurance across major pursuits, and partner closely with operational leaders, clients, partners and suppliers to deliver successful tender outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading accurate, timely and competitive estimates for water infrastructure projects

Developing estimating strategies and pricing solutions for major pursuits

Assessing scope, contracts, resources, risks and opportunities

Managing governance, assurance and approval processes

Supporting effective project handover to delivery teams

Driving innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement

Coaching, mentoring and developing a high performing estimating team

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline

More than 15 years of construction and/or estimating experience

More than 10 years of experience within major infrastructure or water design and construct environments

Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing estimating or construction teams

Strong commercial, technical and analytical capability

Proven ability to interpret complex technical and contractual requirements

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills

Experience developing tender strategies and delivering successful bid outcomes

Water operations and maintenance experience will be highly regarded

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

What We Offer

At Downer, we offer our people the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects while developing rewarding and long term careers.

You will benefit from:

A competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and leadership opportunities

Access to Downer employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

A collaborative and inclusive team environment

The opportunity to contribute to major water infrastructure projects that support communities across Australia and New Zealand

About Energy & Utilities

Energy & Utilities delivers end to end engineering, construction, maintenance and asset management services to customers across the power, gas, water, telecommunications and renewable sectors.

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and sustainability, we partner with our customers to build, maintain and operate critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities.

Downer is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

Please note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or labour hire companies. Unsolicited resumes submitted directly to Downer employees or hiring managers will be deemed the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.