Senior Estimator

at  Fulton Hogan

Job Posting End Date
October 13, 2024
Job Location
Auckland
Job Description
The Fulton Hogan Life
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable, making it happen. We don’t just stand still but open the opportunity to do more and do better for yourself and your community.
As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. That’s why we sign a contract that makes promises to you, not just the other way around.
The Opportunity
Joining us as an experienced Senior Estimator within the Tendering team located in the Auckland Region – Penrose.
Your role will have you produce consistent, accurate cost estimates for projects, coordinating the tender process including effective and timely delivery of cost estimates as part of the bid management process. You will also prepare schedule of quantities, which is used in the tendering process while completing and updating quantity records. Your liaison with stakeholders will be with the Chief Estimator, Quantity Surveyors and Engineers on a regular basis.

In addition to above, you’ll:

• Utilise your site experience to deliver cost estimates from first principles understanding.
• Provide support in the development of pre-qualification documents, participate in meetings with potential clients including assessment of alternatives and value engineering
• Give input into Tender Construction Methodologies
• Assist with pricing inputs in accordance with the tender plan created for each project
• Prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs and a schedule of quantities, used in the tendering process
• Recalculate quantities in the design or materials change
• Provide guidance to staff allocated to the tender/bid process and lead supplier negotiations
• Set up tenders using CCS (Candy) computer based estimating and cost control software
• Participates in post tender negotiations and provides supporting analysis and management of identified risks

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in delivering Roading and Utilities projects or contracting experience is required
• Significant previous estimating experience ideally in roading and contracting (minimum 5 years)
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications (B.ENG or QS)
• Expertise in electronic tendering systems CCS candy, cost x or similar - candy experience is required
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities

Please refer the Job description for details