Senior Estimator - Power Projects

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Energy and Utilities is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator Power Projects to develop competitive, compliant tenders for substations and high voltage infrastructure. You will work within the Growth team, collaborating with Project Delivery and stakeholders to safeguard profitability and set projects up for successful delivery.

You will bring proven tendering experience across D&C, Construct Only and Lump Sum, with strengths in take-offs, RFIs, and pricing, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with exposure to power transmission substations or high voltage infrastructure.
• Proven experience preparing tenders across Design and Construct Construct Only and Fixed Lump Sum delivery models.
• Experience across civil structural electrical and instrumentation estimating.
• Strong capability in take offs, subcontractor and vendor pricing, RFIs and post submission clarifications.
• Working knowledge of estimating databases and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to mentor and support Estimators and Junior Estimators.
• Proactive, self-driven approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Trade qualifications and/or an undergraduate engineering degree desirable.
• Alignment to Downers values and commitment to Zero Harm, quality, compliance and client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive and compliant tenders for power projects across substations and HV infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery and stakeholders to safeguard profitability and set up projects for successful delivery.
• Mentor and support Estimators and Junior Estimators to build capability.
• Lead take-offs, subcontractor and vendor pricing, RFIs, and post-submission clarifications.

Skills

Power projects experience

Substations HV knowledge

Tender preparation

Pricing RFIs & post submission clar

Stakeholder management

Mentoring Estimators

Self-driven

Estimating databases

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (undergraduate)

Trade qualifications

Tools

Estimating databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Downers Energy and Utilities business is experiencing continued growth across major power and transmission projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator Power Projects to support the development of accurate competitive and compliant tenders across substations and high voltage infrastructure works.

Working within our Growth team you will collaborate closely with Project Delivery and key stakeholders to ensure tenders are developed in line with the Downer Standard safeguarding profitability while setting projects up for successful delivery.

The opportunity

Downers Energy and Utilities business is experiencing continued growth across major power and transmission projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator Power Projects to support the development of accurate competitive and compliant tenders across substations and high voltage infrastructure works.

Working within our Growth team you will collaborate closely with Project Delivery and key stakeholders to ensure tenders are developed in line with the Downer Standard safeguarding profitability while setting projects up for successful delivery.

What we are looking for

You will be an experienced estimator with strong technical capability and a collaborative approach bringing:

• Experience in the construction industry with exposure to power transmission substations or high voltage infrastructure
• Proven experience preparing tenders across Design and Construct Construct Only and Fixed Lump Sum delivery models
• Experience across civil structural electrical and instrumentation estimating
• Strong capability in take offs subcontractor and vendor pricing RFIs and post submission clarifications
• Working knowledge of estimating databases and Microsoft Office tools
• The ability to mentor and support Estimators and Junior Estimators
• A proactive self driven approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Trade qualifications and or an undergraduate engineering degree desirable
• You will demonstrate alignment to Downers values and a strong commitment to Zero Harm quality compliance and client outcomes.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on complex high profile power and energy infrastructure projects
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities across Downers national Energy and Utilities business
• Competitive remuneration and access to employee benefits
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity wellbeing and flexibility

About Energy and Utilities

Downers Energy and Utilities business delivers essential infrastructure services across power generation transmission and distribution. We support Australias energy transition by providing safe reliable and sustainable solutions for our clients and communities.