Lead Estimator - Water & Desalination Projects

Acciona; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Direct collaboration with GM

Career development pathways

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating for its large water, wastewater and desalination bids across Australia. You will head the estimating team, develop first-principles cost models for mechanical and electrical systems, and coordinate inputs for tender submissions.

Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development, you will shape pricing strategy, present cost bases to senior management and clients, and mentor the team in risk estimation and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading estimates and bids on complex projects.
• Record of leading water, wastewater or desalination bids.
• First principles estimating of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Expertise in pumps, power distribution and SCADA estimating.
• Experience pricing installation, testing and commissioning works.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function and team for major infrastructure bids.
• Build estimates from first principles for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Quantify risk and advise on contingency and provisional sums.
• Coordinate subcontractor inputs and pricing strategy for each bid.
• Present estimates and cost basis to senior management and clients.
• Guide the team in applying procurement strategies tailored to each project.
• Set quantity take-off and estimating standards and train the team.

Skills

Proven experience leading estimates &?

Record of leading water, wastewater or

First principles estimating

Pumps, power distribution & SCADA

Pricing installation, testing & comms

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating for its large water, wastewater and desalination bids across Australia. You will head the estimating team, develop first-principles cost models for mechanical and electrical systems, and coordinate inputs for tender submissions.

Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development, you will shape pricing strategy, present cost bases to senior management and clients, and mentor the team in risk estimation and contingency planning.