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Estimator, Water

LocationFortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Job no: J9J7F

Infrastructure Innovators

Pensar offers insightful, original design thinking, implemented by a team with proven expertise to deliver flexible fit-for-purpose critical infrastructure solutions. We challenge established thinking and work hand-in-hand with our clients to achieve their vision of building thoughtful infrastructure for the future. 

As an RSK company, Pensar has many opportunities to partner with a wide range of leading edge technical and professional services globally, enhancing our delivery capability. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to providing the opportunity and support to build careers.

Learn more > www.pensar.com.au  

About you

Pensar has an opening for a high performing Intermediate Estimator to join our Water team here at our Fortitude Valley office.

You're a highly competent and committed Estimator with a background in Water/Utilities projects, where you have demonstrated a record of efficiently leading comprehensive pricing on a variety of tenders from $0.5m - $20m projects. With Pensar, you will gain multi-disciplinary construction experience, particularly in Waste projects, catapulting your Infrastructure career.

You are accountable and take responsibility for the full tender lifecycle, thriving on using your logical and lateral thinking to evaluate work methods, investigate alternatives, consider techniques of construction and thoroughly research material, plant and labour costs, to provide innovative and value-adding solutions for our customers.

What you Need

  • An excellent attitude and attention to detail
  • 2+ years experience in Water or Utilities Estimating
  • High performing communication and comradeship
  • A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying preferred
  • The initiative to execute 'above average' estimates and produce winning tenders 
  • Eagerness to excel in estimating throughout the water and wastewater industry
  • Holistic ownership of the bid and tender cycle and the ability to coordinate post tender negotiations
  • Experience with MS Project is essential
  • Skills at interpreting technical drawings and tender documents
  • Ability to monitor market prices, new techniques and cost trends
  • A proven track record of working to strict deadlines
  • A genuine drive to ensure quote follow ups are done on time
  • The ability to travel intermittently to tender briefings
  • Commitment, energy and drive
  • Embrace our Core Values to be Respectful, Patient, Flexible, Accountable and Focused

Working With Pensar

We believe that maintaining a healthy and happy team is key to creating better outcomes in our work. We focus on people initiatives across health and wellbeing and recognition to create a supportive place to work.

  • A permanent, fulltime role with a rewarding salary package that reflects your expertise and contribution
  • Genuine and proven commitment to career advancement based on attitude and performance
  • Employee benefits including Anniversary Lunches, Quarterly & Annual Recognition Awards, Entertainment & Health Insurance Discounts, Annual Flu Vaccinations, Skin Checks and more!
  • Be part of a culture that values equality, inclusion and flexibility

If you are interested in joining an agile infrastructure business to showcase your skills on a diverse range of high-profile projects, please submit your resume via the apply button! Alternatively, if you have any questions related to this position or any other vacancy opportunities, please email careers@pensar.com.au

Successful applicants must reside and be eligible to work in Australia, as well as agree to provide information for pre-employment checks (which may include a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medical).

Pensar is committed to building an equal and inclusive culture, promoting a safe and welcoming workplace that is free from harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence. 

Pensar is part of the RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Learn more https://rskgroup.com/

Please note, we are accepting direct applications only. We politely request not to receive contact or unsolicited resumes from agencies at this stage.