AddressOur client is a SA Government Agency who seeks a Senior Estimator with significant experience providing cost estimating, cost analysis, cost modelling and benchmarking services.
The Ideal Candidate:
We require a Senior Estimator with a strong background in Estimating, 1st principal, which includes drawing and breakdown estimate costs between man, machine, plant etc. You will ideally have a background in the construction industry as well as experience with the pipeline side.
You will bring strong communications skills, stakeholder engagement/management abilities and prior experience mentoring a team.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Implement and lead a collaborative approach to continuous improvement in estimation, analysis and bench marking to support the delivery of Asset Operations and Delivery business objectives.
- Preparation of cost estimates for capital work programs and projects, that will be used to inform early planning investment decisions.
- Facilitation and preparation of Opportunity and Risk cost impact analysis for inclusion in the estimate
- Work closely with framework contractors to develop Tender estimates and reporting structures that transpose into control budgets
- Communicate readily and often with team members and stakeholders, preferably verbally, speaking openly and honestly.
- Continually explore opportunities to simplify work for self and others.
- Lead and mentor more junior estimating personnel.
- Educate and advise the business on best practice for continual improvement in Cost Intelligence.
- Develop goals for continual growth and self-improvement in accordance with PADP process
The Successful Candidate will have the following essential experience:
- A Technicians certificate or Engineering qualification or equivalent/Associate Diploma in Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in estimating and analysis of actual costs
- Ability to interpret general engineering drawings
- An understanding of cost management and the use of financial management systems to extract cost information
- Experience in the use of estimating computer system software in particular spreadsheets, databases and Opportunity and Risk based estimating
- Sound understanding of differing contracting types used by SA Water
Job Details:
- Location: Adelaide CBD. WFH options - minimum 3 days in office
- 12 month contract
- Hourly Rate: $63.59 to $70.26 per hour depending on experience
If this role aligns with your skills , apply now for immediate consideration. Please note that only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be contacted. Your interest in the position is greatly appreciated
For further information, please contact Francoise 03 9997 9*** / 1300 946 096 (select opt 1)
