Associate/ Project Estimator (12 months contract)

ElectraNet is seeking an Associate/Project Estimator for a 12-month contract in South Australia. The role involves providing technical direction in cost estimating for capital projects, developing tender documentation, and analyzing pricing responses. Candidates should have 3-5 years of estimating experience, preferably in electricity or construction. ElectraNet offers flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and a supportive company culture.
About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package plus:
• Flexible work arrangements including regular work from home.
• Fifteen (15) days personal/carers leave per year.
• Sixteen (16) weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.

Aside from the benefits listed above, here’s more of what you can look forward to when you join us:
• Exciting projects across South Australia.
• Strong team spirit and an inclusive company culture.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Regular social events and activities.

The Opportunity

With exciting projects on the horizon, we are looking for an Associate/ Project Estimator for a fixed term of 12 months. Our team of estimators play a pivotal role by providing technical direction of the cost estimating process in support of ElectraNet’s capital works program. As part of the team, you will help with the development of tender documentation, analyse pricing responses and drawings, generate cost estimates for various project phases and contribute to maintaining a commercial approach to project estimating within a dynamic project environment.

In the next 12 months, you will focus on producing accurate cost estimates, pricing schedules within tender documentation and analysing tenderer’s pricing responses, assist Project Managers with the assessment of project cost variations, updating and maintaining the accuracy of estimating library modules for the Estimating system and producing summary comparison reports between industry estimating benchmarks and current ElectraNet project estimates, among other things.

About You

Here's what we're looking for in our new team member:
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant estimating experience utilising a database driven estimating software.
• Demonstrated experience in project cost estimating within the electricity, utilities or construction industries will be an added advantage.
• Data savvy, proactive and diligent, with strong communication skills and a commercial mindset.
• Familiar with updating and maintaining the accuracy of estimating library modules with actual data from current projects.
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound project management methodology to manage own work schedule / projects.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster positive working relationships and culture with internal and external stakeholders.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via our careers page or click the ‘Apply’ button on this advert. Submissions will close on 14 April 2025 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a telephone screening and discussion.

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Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

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