Senior Estimator

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.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Join us as a Senior Estimator and be involved in the varied civil infrastructure scope of work, the position will be based out Penrose, Auckland.

With proficiency in the software CCS Candy, you will be responsible for producing 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 Estimating Manager, 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
• 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:

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in estimating, preferably as a senior estimator, within the construction, civil, or infrastructure sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of NZS, and/or local contract and procurement standards.
• Proficient in estimating software – CCS Candy, Excel
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience highly valued.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance 
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.  

Creating, Connecting and Caring for the Community  

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

#Estimating, #Tendering

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.