Estimating Manager

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002050/JHD

Date posted:

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Estimating Manager (Permanent) with extensive experience in the mining and minerals industry

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Objective:

Preparation, review, and submission of accurate estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with services. This ensures accurate budgeting and planning can take place, supports the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure the project can be delivered profitably.
Responsible and accountable for the development of project estimates and ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Guides and manages the project estimating team in terms of delegating work, reviewing the work output of the team where appropriate, providing guidance and support, and managing the development of the Estimating team members.
Acts as focal point for all aspects of estimating support to the project/contract team and client, managing the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the estimates.
Responsible for ensuring systems, process, procedures, and standards are maintained.
Accountable for identifying areas of best practice and driving continuous improvement within the Estimating team.
Accountable for ensuring cost estimates are documented and auditable and that project estimating norms and estimating data is maintained and issued in a controlled manner.
This role may be standalone or act as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project/contract organisation.

Qualifications:

Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

Typically requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive industry experience, with at least eight (8) years in estimating positions.
Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied
Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques
Excellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
Prior experience in a Senior Estimating role and managing a team.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates commitment to company Values, Visions & Behaviours
Strong analytical skills and ability to use estimating methods
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Effective organization & planning skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to guide, mentor & lead others

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