Who We Are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.
About The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Estimator in either Milton QLD, Melbourne VIC or Sydney NSW, for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Estimating Manager. The Senior Estimator will ensure accurate estimates of the total cost of projects are completed on time and in accordance with required technical and company standards. The ideal candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:
- Develop the estimating preparation plans and schedules to manage key tenders in accordance with the Sector calendar
- Provide advice and technical support to enable successful project/business outcomes and delivery
- Understand client requirements (this includes site visits and client engagements) and develop estimating strategies to address these requirements
- Develop first principles estimates utilising the Estimating Library to ensure compliance and the use of the correct design template.
- Develop estimations as per client requirements and the schedule to the required level of accuracy and quality.
- To ensure compliance with the Downer Standard through tender development, approval, negotiation, and final handover to the Project Delivery Team
- Develop strategic alliances with suppliers and subcontractors
- Non-conformances are corrected within prescribed timeframes.
About You
- Experience in the Industrial and/or Power Generation, and or experience working with electrical estimates is preferred
- Provide sound, qualified decision-making to the estimating process, following process and protocols
- Driven by a focus on results and excellence, with a high degree of autonomy and a sense of urgency
- Relationship builder capable of communicating at all levels
- Advanced knowledge of detailed engineering, planning, and scheduling
- Exposure in estimating software Candy, plus Excel is preferred
What We Offer
Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
Competitive remuneration package
Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.