Estimator - Civil & Water Infrastructure

About the role McConnell Dowell Diona Joint Venture (MDJV) are seeking a motivated Estimatorto join our growing team based in Adelaide CBD. MDJV is one of three Major Framework Partners working together with our client to deliver a $1.6bn Capital Delivery Program to improve water and sewerage services for South Australians. You’ll join a highly skilled and dynamic team who care about your development and career progression, understand work-life-balance and enjoy celebrating success. The role of the Estimator is to ensure that accurate estimates of the total costs of allocated projects are completed on time and in accordance with the required technical standards. Key responsibilities of this role include: Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals for tender submissions within the scope of appropriate drawings, specifications, quantities and cost data. Review tender documentation and derive a thorough understanding of the client’s requirements. Gain thorough understanding of local conditions for each output. About you To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes: Tertiary qualifications in construction management, civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, quantity surveying, or a relevant trade background. Have established estimating experience in the construction industry with good analytical skills. Be proficient in planning, organising and working to timelines. Understanding of building codes, standards, and best practice methods - and be willing to learn more! Communication and independence abilities with the capability of enthusiastically engaging others. Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity? We’re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries. If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. About UsOur purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Why join us? The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow. McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now! We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks and COVID vaccination status. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.