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 and making it happen. We live by our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership - and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.

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

We have an opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join our team in Napier. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing consistent and accurate cost estimates for tenders, coordinating tender invites and adjudication in a timely fashion as part of the bid management process. You will prepare and populate schedule of quantities, provide estimating guidance to staff allocated to the tender/bid process and lead supplier negotiations.

In addition to the above you will:

• 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

• Set-up tenders using CCS (Candy) computer-based estimating and cost control software

• Participate in post tender negotiations and provide supporting analysis and management of identified risks

• Utilising operational understanding to problem solve whilst providing best value tender responses

• Provide support in the development of pre-qualification documents, participate in meetings with potential clients including assessment of alternatives and value engineering

• Identifying potential commercial advantages, opportunities and problems in the tendering process and communicating findings with relevant stakeholders

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle provide in this position

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• 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

• Medical Insurance (eligibility period applies)

• Life Insurance

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.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge in estimation

• Minimum 5 years estimating experience in civil contracting and infrastructure

• Expertise in electronic tendering systems CCS candy, cost x or similar

• Good understanding of NZS, and/or local contract and procurement standards

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently present work in internal tender reviews to secure approval from management

• Full NZ Class 1 licence

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. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

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

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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.