Senior Estimator

The Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy. We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Estimator - Renewables to join us in our Infrastructure Development team in Melbourne, Victoria or Brisbane, Queensland on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Estimating, you will develop and deliver capital estimating for major power and renewable projects, and other projects, as required within APA Group.
Key Responsibilities
Providing detailed capital estimates based on scopes of works, programs and delivery methodologies provided by the Project Development Manager, Energy Solutions Team or Engineering Group(s), to deliver financially responsible estimates.
Providing timely and expert advice and assistance to project managers, project supervisors, and other key staff on the project development process to determine staffing and project management requirements for new projects.
Maintaining industry contact with key suppliers and contractors for the purposes of obtaining budget prices to contribute to the estimate.
Maintaining a database of actual costs/estimates, unit rates, suppliers and subcontractors, KPI and related data to ensure estimates and costing are based on best value prices, quality and delivery.
Leading risk reviews for all new projects to quantify contingencies and ensure risk mitigation proposals are included in the estimating process or documented to be treated elsewhere (for example, compiling lists of exclusions and assumptions).
Your Background
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience as a Senior Estimator, including a strong understanding of Estimating methodologies and benchmarking, including AACE international standards.
Demonstrated experience working on renewable generation projects.
Demonstrate a knowledgeable financial and commercial acumen.
Ability to collaborate effectively across the organisation by building and developing relationships based on trust, integrity, and credibility.
Working at APA
At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.
We employ more than 2900 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.
We are APA
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.
As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. Our customer-centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses, offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.
We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers. We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.
Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition We'd love to hear from you. APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health, and wellbeing of our people, community and environment are a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.
Role closes Sunday, 3 November 2024.
Role Reference Number JR1531
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
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