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Estimator

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Rosehill, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 11, 2021

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Category
Construction, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Estimator
Job ID: 573870
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Rosehill, Melbourne
Categories: Construction

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary

  • Based in Rosehill, NSW however relocating to Eastern Creek in June/July - Alternatively role can be located in Melbourne CBD
  • Long term career development opportunity
  • Industry leader

Downer's Road Services business unit is one of the largest non-government owned road services businesses in Australia. We operate from a network of over 50 depots and maintain more than 40,000 km of road. Our Business is involved in many exciting ventures within the civil road industry throughout the country.

Join our high performing Roads Services Business in a role that will provide the opportunity to manage multiple tenders nationally and further develop your long-term career. As an Estimator, you will work within a collaborative and supportive team environment where your proven ability to bring a bid together with a high level of initiative and drive will be valued within a business that is experiencing on-going success and growth.

This role will see you ensuring accurate and comprehensive estimates of the total cost of projects to optimise success in tendering. Day to day, you will estimate project quantities and costs, prepare tenders, assist project managers with the financial administration of contracts, prepare cost reports & forecasts, manage and source subcontractor and supplier prices, manage labour costs associated with traffic control and operational requirements as needed.

Our ideal candidate will come from a civils/construction background with pavements/asphalt experience and possess the ability to develop a clear understanding of client specific standards for incorporation into tender submissions.

ABOUT YOU
  • Knowledge and experience of estimating within a civil construction/pavement/asphalt environment essential
  • Commercial skills and understanding of financial administration and project costing
  • Interpretation and application of technical/contractual conditions and company policies and procedures
  • Ability to contribute to the development of financial budgets and business planning process
  • Experience in researching and understanding complex information to develop and implement tender solution
  • Systems and level proficiency in electronic estimation packages such as Benchmark, Expert and/or Candy as well as advanced software skills in Office, Project and Visio. P6 Programming would be an advantage but not necessary
  • Strong safety focus - actively participate in and support Downer Zero Harm initiatives and strategies

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Highly supportive, team-orientated organisation
  • A strong commitment to Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors
  • Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support
  • A long-term career opportunity for working with an ASX listed company

For more information please contact: Elysha Evans - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner

E: elysha.evans@downergroup.com quoting Job Number 573870.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date - applications may also close before this date.

"Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply".

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the Downer careers portal or to any Downer employees. Downer will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

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