Lead Estimating Manager – Water Infrastructure

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

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