Senior Estimator

Downer; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive team

Career development

Significant tenders

Network of experts

Health & wellbeing

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Energy and Utilities team in Queensland. You will lead the preparation of accurate and competitive civil and water estimates, develop tender strategies, and coordinate estimating activities with internal and external stakeholders.

With at least five years in construction and a solid understanding of detailed engineering, planning and scheduling, you will review tender inputs, manage deadlines and ensure submissions meet company standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the construction industry
• Experience preparing civil and water estimates is highly regarded
• Strong planning and scheduling understanding

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for civil and water infrastructure projects
• Coordinate estimating activities and subcontractor pricing
• Review labour, materials and other tender inputs and identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare tender review documentation and support client responses after submission
• Develop tender delivery strategies and ensure submissions meet technical and commercial standards

Skills

Tender strategies

Deadline management

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Trade qualifications or engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Opportunity

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Energy and Utilities team supporting our Queensland Water business. Reporting to the Regional Estimating Manager, you will lead the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for civil and water infrastructure projects. You will develop tender delivery strategies, interpret client requirements, coordinate estimating activities and ensure submissions meet technical, commercial and company standards.

Your responsibilities will include completing and supervising quantity take offs, coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing, managing requests for information and reviewing labour, materials and other tender inputs. You will also identify risks and opportunities, prepare tender review documentation and support responses to clients following submission.

This is an opportunity to contribute to important water infrastructure projects while building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

To succeed in this role, you will bring at least five years of experience within the construction industry, together with a strong understanding of detailed engineering, planning and scheduling. Previous experience preparing civil and water estimates will be highly regarded.

• Relevant trade qualifications or an undergraduate engineering degree are desirable
• Experience developing and delivering agreed tender strategies
• The ability to review estimates and tenders for accuracy and completeness
• Strong capability in managing deadlines and competing priorities
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to identify key issues quickly
• Clear and consistent communication skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Initiative, motivation and a strong focus on successful team outcomes

What we offer

Downer offers a rewarding and flexible working environment where you can build your career while contributing to essential infrastructure and services.

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Career development and learning opportunities
• The opportunity to work on significant civil and water infrastructure tenders
• Access to a broad network of technical and commercial expertise
• A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

About Energy & Utilities

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight, we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Energy and Utilities business provides services and solutions across power, gas, water, renewable energy and telecommunications. We work with our customers to deliver reliable and sustainable infrastructure that supports communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Downer is made up of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value the contribution each person brings and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.