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Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better.
* Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.
* Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.
* Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.
* Do we offer a 'competitive' salary package? Of course Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.
What's on offer?
Join our dynamic team at Fulton Hogan Utilities as a Mechanical Lead Estimator for our QLD Utilities Programs. This is a unique opportunity to lead and build a team of estimators, shaping the future of our water and utility infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for guiding the team through large-scale tenders and live program works, with a focus on innovation under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement model. With pathways for personal and professional development, this role offers excellent benefits and a chance to elevate your leadership in the utilities sector.
In this role you'll be responsible for:
* Leading a team of estimators to develop accurate estimates for utility projects, primarily focusing on water and wastewater treatment and distribution
* Develop and implement estimating strategies that align with business objectives and program goals, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all estimates
* Reviewing and negotiating offers from subcontractors and suppliers
* Building strong relationships with key stakeholders including subcontractors, suppliers, and design consultants
* Conducting market research to gather data on labour costs, materials, and productivity
* Work closely with project managers, engineers, and senior management to ensure estimates reflect all aspects of the project scope, including constructability, scheduling, safety and risk
* Prepare detailed cost reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders and clients, providing presentations on project feasibility, budget adherence, innovations and cost-savings.
How you'll connect to the role:
* Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Mechanical Estimator in the utilities sector, preferably within Tier 1 environments or large-scale infrastructure projects
* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team
* Experience pricing large and small Water / Wastewater projects
* Strong knowledge of financial and project management principles
* Familiarity with Estimator is an advantage, but not required
* Experience in estimating O&M rates-based opportunities will also be highly regarded
* Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan's Living Safely Culture.
Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you're not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that's okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.
For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Other, and Project Management
* Industries
Utilities
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