Estimator

Confluence Water, a Downer, Ventia and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three regional consortia delivering design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services for Sydney Water. As the North Delivery team, we stretch from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River, including the Hills Shire. Confluence Water is Sydney Water's partner responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works as part of a 10-year program.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to work alongside other estimators in all aspects of tender estimate preparation from commencement to completion. The role involves pricing activities and preparing first-principles estimates, while developing your skills in water infrastructure construction estimating.

Reporting to the Lead Estimator, this is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement. You will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend kick-off and design handover meetings.
• Review tender documents including design drawings (preliminary, concept, detailed design, IFC, WAE, and redline mark-ups), scope of works, construction methodology, project program, specifications, reports, and other associated documents.
• Identify missing information from tender documents, create and populate a register of missing information, and discuss with stakeholders, designers, and the project delivery team.
• Prepare estimating and pricing activities.
• Perform quantity take-offs and produce bill of quantities.
• Source pricing from suppliers and specialty contractors.
• Follow up, help evaluate subcontract tenders, undertake tender clarifications, update pricing, and help finalise both direct and indirect target costs.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, estimators, and other stakeholders to gain insights into the project's goals and objectives.
• Use Candy estimating software to prepare first principles estimates.
• Attend internal reviews and present estimates for the project delivery team and management.
• Coordinate with project delivery team and provide appropriate responses to internal & external reviewers' clarifications on cost estimates.
• Prepare target cost related documents for tender submission.

About You

You are a detail-oriented Estimator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of producing high-quality work with minimal rework. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and bring effective communication and a proactive approach to every project. You also bring:

• Relevant Australian Engineering Degree or equivalent overseas qualifications fully recognised as a Graduate member of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management in relevant civil infrastructure and water industry projects.
• Experience assisting estimators in the preparation of tender documents, particularly in the measurement of bill of quantities and procurement processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understand (or be a quick learner if not experienced) the use of Candy/Expert estimating software (Candy preferred).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
• Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
• Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

For more information, please contact Chiral Yadava | Talent Acquisition Business Partner on

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