Chief Estimator

at  ConsultANZ

• $160k - 180k + vehicle, negotiable based on skills & experience
• Auckland, NZ
• Permanent Full-time
  ConsultANZ is looking for a Chief Estimator to join a top-tier civil engineering company in Auckland. Our client undertakes a wide range of infrastructure projects in New Zealand and is seeking an Estimator with a proven track record of successfully securing large-scale project awards.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will bring to the role:

• Has a Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or construction-related qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the same or related field.
• Experience in Estimation Software such as CostX, Benchmark, Excel, and Candy CCS.
• Has a background with previous demonstrated experience in successfully estimating and winning large-scale projects by managing an established team.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and their appropriateness.
• Capable of handling multiple tenders simultaneously or a single high-value tender.
• Skilled in quantification and knowledgeable about standard measurement practices and contract forms.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information professionally and assertively to all stakeholders.
• Experienced in pricing civil projects such as roads, drainage, and structures.

MAIN DUTIES

Your responsibilities are to:

• Coordinate subcontractor and material procurement processes, including reviewing and assessing quotations.
• Monitor and control project costs from initiation to completion.
• Proficient in cost estimation, bill of quantities preparation, cost plan measurement, and contract administration.
• Ensure alignment between labor and equipment resources in the cost estimate and those outlined in the tender schedule.
• Offer precise commercial guidance to Construction Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Management.
• Compile and finalize commercial tenders for client submission.
• Prepare and deliver commercial handover documentation to the contract delivery team.
• Collaborate with construction teams to gather output and resource data, providing insights for future tender submissions.

The successful candidate will bring to the role:

• Has a Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or construction-related qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the same or related field.
• Experience in Estimation Software such as CostX, Benchmark, Excel, and Candy CCS.
• Has a background with previous demonstrated experience in successfully estimating and winning large-scale projects by managing an established team.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and their appropriateness.
• Capable of handling multiple tenders simultaneously or a single high-value tender.
• Skilled in quantification and knowledgeable about standard measurement practices and contract forms.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information professionally and assertively to all stakeholders.
• Experienced in pricing civil projects such as roads, drainage, and structures