Estimator Electrical

The opportunity

The Estimator will support the estimating function through the effective management of Downers estimating and validation of WIP and cost to complete validation on our Water projects for the Energy & Utilities business unit. The successful applicant can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

What youll do

• Prepare Electrical Communications Security work to be estimated based on the requirements of the tender submission and/or simultaneous development of a complex range of small and large TOCs and project budget estimates across the Program works program

• Identify develop review and maintain current costs for labour materials rates and time requirements for tender submission and/or for the Project of approved Norms and update database accordingly

• Maintain an approved estimating package and database

• Review bids against actual project performance to refine future proposals.

• Develop and review subcontractor RFT packages.

• Review and analyse project risk opportunity and contingency allowances

• Prepare first principles estimates and present cost estimates to management at varying levels of design certainty

• Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company

• Opportunity to work on projects worth a combined $4 billion over the next 5 years

• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model

• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives including EAP Beyond Blue

• Retail discounts with major retailers Dell Good Guys Samsung Specsavers & ANZ

• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
  

What were looking for

• Electrical Tertiary or trade qualification (Desirable)

• Proficient in current market estimating systems (Candy Expert benchmark)

• Experience in AutoCAD 2D preferred.

• Well-developed organisational skills - including written and oral communication

• Commercial skills and understanding of financial administration and project costing

• The ability to work well within a team as well as on sole-charge work
  

About Energy & Utilities

Downers Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain todays critical assets and networks delivering complete services across the water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts specialist engineering integrated OEM partners and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes fees or costs from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.