ESTIMATOR - CAPE TOWN

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

• Full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategy
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current and/or future projects/ products.
• Consult with vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimations and resolve challenges.
• Prepare estimations used by management for purposes such as planning and organizing.
• Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time cost, material and labour estimations.
• Prepare estimations for use in selecting vendors and/ or subcontractors.
• Set-up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Keep records of customer interactions and/ or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, orcomments as well as actions taken.

Requirements

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience as an estimator
• Experience in signage and printing estimation (essential)
• Proven knowledge and experience in costing of manufacturing, material and installation expenses
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, in a fast-paced environment that is deadline driven
• Excellent communication skills including documentation management
• Experience in operational costing and budgeting
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Financial acumen with a commercial awareness