Estimator/Senior Estimator - Water

Turner & Townsend; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Turner & Townsend in Auckland seeks an Estimator/Senior Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. You will develop budgets for treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and related civil works while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to provide strategic cost advice.

The role requires 5-10+ years in water utilities or related sectors, a Quantity Surveying/Engineering degree, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills with Power

Qualifikationen

• 5-10+ years of industry experience in water utilities or related sectors.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Develop first-principles cost estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers to ensure precision.
• Build and maintain estimating models for complex water sector projects, including risks.
• Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors.
• Source and review quotations, negotiating competitive pricing.
• Assess and price risk during early project stages.
• Structure estimates, bills of quantities, and bills of materials.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Deliver integrated estimating services with strategic and technical guidance.

Kenntnisse

Water infrastructure experience

Stakeholder communication

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Consultancy experience

Ausbildung

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

CSS Candy

Quantum

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We're seeking an Estimator / Senior Estimator based in Auckland to deliver accurate, independent cost estimates for major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Working across water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, and associated civil infrastructure, you'll play a critical role in developing robust project budgets and providing strategic cost advice that helps deliver essential community services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop first-principles cost estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and associated civil
• Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers to ensure precision
• Build and maintain estimating models for complex water sector projects, incorporating construction methodologies, staging, and delivery risks.
• Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors.
• Source and review quotations, negotiating competitive pricing.
• Assess and price risk during early project stages.
• Structure estimates, bills of quantities, and bills of materials.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Deliver integrated estimating services, offering strategic and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a highly skilled professional who combines technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5-10+ years of industry experience, ideally in water utilities and related sectors.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI and CSS Candy/Quantum experience advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, confident in presenting to stakeholders.
• Consultancy experience and contractor-side knowledge.
• Mechanical estimating experience is a bonus.
• A collaborative team player with leadership potential and strong relationship-building skills.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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