Project Estimation Lead

Description:

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Estimation Lead to join the Networks team in Kidman Park SA, Eagle Farm QLD or Thomastown VIC, on a permanent and fulltime basis.

Reporting to the Cost Controller PMO, Networks, this role is responsible for accurately estimating the costs and resources required for construction or engineering projects for the Networks Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with stakeholders, project managers, project sponsors, engineers, and subcontractors to gather all necessary project information
• Creating detailed cost estimates by considering factors such as labour rates, material costs, and project timelines
• Tracking and monitoring project costs, comparing them to estimated expenses
• Providing regular updates on budget and cost control to project managers and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement of cost estimation tools, templates, and processes to enhance estimate accuracy and efficiency across projects.

Your background

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Building, Engineering, Commerce or similar (preferred but not essential)
• Previous quality experience in project estimation within construction, building or engineering
• Cost estimation experience across a range of small & large capital projects from conception to completion (Utilities or construction projects preferred)
• Ability to conducting site visits to ascertain costs, evaluate potential cost risks and constraints
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to maintain strong stakeholder relationships whilst ensuring best business outcomes for APA both financially and in delivery

About the Team

Networks manages and operates local distribution networks and transmission pipelines that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.

This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects, including 2032 Olympics. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive impact.

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 employee more than 2700 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 $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses 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 offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment 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.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.