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Estimator/Senior Estimator Infrastructure

Auckland, Australia & New Zealand, nz💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop accurate, independent cost estimates and strategic cost advice for major water infrastructure projects including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and reservoirs.

Role type

Senior Estimator (Infrastructure)

Builds

Robust project budgets and integrated estimating services for water utilities and civil infrastructure.

Domain

Water infrastructure and civil engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

First-principles cost estimation, quantity takeoff from design, estimating model development, supplier quotation validation, risk assessment and pricing, bill of quantities preparation, stakeholder reporting

Preferred skills

Power BI, CSS Candy/Quantum, mechanical estimating, consultancy experience, contractor-side knowledge

Technologies

Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, CSS Candy, Quantum

Responsibilities

Develop first-principles cost estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects; Quantify from design information and collaborate with engineers; Build and maintain estimating models for complex water sector projects; Validate quantities and pricing from suppliers and contractors; Source and review quotations, negotiating competitive pricing; Assess and price risk during early project stages; Structure estimates, bills of quantities, and bills of materials; Prepare clear, detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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