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’re looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Major Projects Win Work team, based in Auckland.

With your strong tendering experience in heavy civil construction (transport, water, renewable energy), you’ll be producing accurate cost estimates. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead the preparation of estimates, coordinate procurement inquiries and work with the team on estimate reviews. You’ll be equally comfortable working on your own or leading the estimating team for a major bid.

Your delivery reputation and experience will be second only to your leadership and interpersonal skills. You will be driven by relationships that lead all parties to success.

In addition to the above you will:  

• Prepare first principles, resource-based cost estimates with identified plant and labour requirements
• Compile and produce take-offs for individual trades bill of quantities
• Complete project budgets and cost plans
• Be part of the leadership team for major bids
• Develop an accurate scope of works, verifying work breakdown schedules and bill of quantities
• Programme the scope of works as per the construction methodology and assessing duration and productivity
• Understand and be confident with project specifications and legal requirements, including quality, safety, environmental and sustainability
• Provide input on risk register, tender programme, methodology and clarifications
• Complete subcontractor/supply pricing packages, reviewing subcontractor pricing and perform price evaluations
• Participate in pre-contract negotiations and tender reviews with senior management
• Provide handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team

Key to your success will be your accuracy, your competitive drive and your ability to quickly find solutions in an efficient manner. It is a given that you are a stickler for detail and accuracy.

We’re looking for someone with:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification and/or equivalent knowledge
• Strong experience in the use of CCS Candy estimation software
• A minimum of 10 years estimating experience in heavy civil infrastructure, including leading estimates for projects from $100 million to $500 million in value
• Experience in or knowledge of the infrastructure contracting industry and New Zealand market
• Familiarity with reviewing NZS3910 and NZS3916 contract conditions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively present work in internal tender reviews to secure approval from management

Good Work equals Good Benefits:

• 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 “an 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.

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.

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.