Mechanical Estimator

Fulton Hogan Australia Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave up to 18 weeks (primary

10 days paid secondary carers leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Australia Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our team delivering water utilities projects across Australia. You will use first principles to develop accurate estimates for water and wastewater treatment and distribution, review subcontractor quotes, and collaborate with key stakeholders.

You will bring proven estimating experience in a tier 1 environment or on-site utility projects, with familiarity in pricing large and small water projects and O&M

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator in a tier 1 environment or on-site in wastewater/utilities.
• Experience pricing large and small Water/Waste Water projects, preferably in Utilities.
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
• Experience with Expert Estimation Genesis is desirable but not required.
• Experience estimating O&M rates for opportunities is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates for utility-based projects using first principles.
• Review offers and quotes from subcontractors or vendors.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and designers.
• Research labour costs, materials and production times.
• Coordinate with designers and suppliers to obtain data and calculate costs.
• Follow established estimating processes to support governance and tender pricing.

Skills

Estimator experience

Water utilities

Tendering

O&M pricing

Genesis Estimation

Tools

Expert Estimation 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 are seeking to complement our established team with an experienced Mechanical Estimator. You will join a highly skilled and motivated team delivering a diverse range of multidisciplinary Water Utilities projects across Australia. 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 estimates for Utility based projects, primarily focusing on water, and wastewater treatment and distribution
• Obtain and review offers and quotes from subcontractors or vendors
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including subcontractors, suppliers, and design consultants
• Conduct research to gather data on labour costs, materials, production times, and more
• Liaise with designers and suppliers to obtain information and calculate costs
• Follow and reinforce our established estimating processes to ensure internal governance and provide senior management with confidence in the tender price presented.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Proven experience, and track record as an 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
• Experience in using Expert Estimation 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, and Black Dog Institute, 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!

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.

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.