Estimating Manager

Fletcher Construction; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction in Auckland is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for major civil infrastructure bids. You will set the standard, run the process, and develop the team with deep local market knowledge.

Ideal candidates are Senior Civil Estimators or Estimating Managers who can shape outcomes and drive improvements across tendering. The role requires collaboration with a wide team to ensure competitive, well-constructed estimates for Auckland projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive estimating experience in civil infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Deep understanding of NZ civil market conditions and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end preparation of cost estimates for major civil bids from first principles to submission.
• Lead bid teams and set accuracy and rigour benchmarks across the estimating function.
• Coordinate inputs from estimators, engineers, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive pricing reviews and continuous improvement of estimating processes and standards.
• Develop and grow the estimating team to meet expanding bid programs.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Contract risk management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Candy estimating software

Job description

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Fletcher Construction – Auckland, North Island

Fletcher Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager to join our Major Projects team based in Auckland.

About the Role

Major Projects is entering an exciting new chapter. Under new ownership with VINCI, the business is growing major civil infrastructure work and building the team to match. This is the right moment to join, and this role is right for someone in an Estimating Manager role or ready to step up.

If you are a Senior Civil Estimator or an Estimating Manager looking for a business where your contribution genuinely shapes outcomes, this is worth your attention.

In this role, you will lead the estimating function across major civil infrastructure bids. You will set the standard, run the process, develop the team, and bring the kind of expertise and market knowledge that only comes from years of estimating experience and exposure to the New Zealand market.

• Own the end-to-end preparation of cost estimates for major civil infrastructure bids, from first principles through to final submission


• Assemble and lead bid teams from the wider New Business group, setting the benchmark for quality and rigour


• Prepare and hold the top sheet, coordinating inputs across estimators, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers


• Lead robust tender pricing reviews including detailed line-by-line estimate scrutiny


• Drive continuous improvement of estimating systems, processes, and tendering standards across the business


• Develop the estimating team, growing capability to keep pace with an expanding bid programme

What you’ll bring to the role

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with at least 10 years of estimating experience in civil infrastructure.


• A minimum of 5 years working in the New Zealand market, with genuine relationships across local suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders


• At least 5 years as a senior or lead estimator on large civil infrastructure bids, with a record of delivering competitive, well-constructed estimates


• Expert proficiency in Candy estimating software


• Sharp commercial instincts and a thorough understanding of contractual risk, tender conditions, and pricing strategy


• The leadership presence to bring a team with you, communicate a clear direction, and hold high standards

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand’s communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements.

So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.