Estimator

SUMMARY:
Manufacturing/ mining concern, based in Alberton, is looking for an Estimator to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric
• NQF Level 5 in a related field (Operations/Engineering) advantageous
• Qualified artisan (Boiler making/Welding) training/ work in a suitable past position
• Minimum Experience Indicator: > 5 years experience in a similar position
• Piece part creation knowledge, exposure and experience
• Fabrication methods and input knowledge, exposure and experience
• ISO & OSHAS systems knowledge, exposure and experience | Project management insights

• Utilize technical drawings, specifications, and other relevant information to accurately estimate the cost of projects
• involving heavy manufacturing processes, including cutting, bending, chamfering, boiler making, and welding
• Analyze material requirements based on project specifications, considering material type, thickness, and quantity
• Conduct detailed cost analysis for labour, materials, equipment & overhead to determine project costs accurately
• Prepare comprehensive/competitive scope of work documents for projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with
• client requirements and company standards
• Identify and assess potential risks and uncertainties associated with project estimates, proposing appropriate risk
• mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services, negotiating favourable terms and
• conditions to optimize project costs
• Facilitate and document Kick-off meetings and Close-Off meetings for all repair projects
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of estimates, including cost breakdowns, assumptions, and
• supporting data
• Continuously evaluate and improve estimating processes and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and
• competitiveness

• Update PMO with status reports on quoting
• Work closely with the Commercial department regarding all related aspects
• Undertake site/factory visits to ascertain a deeper understanding of project scopes of work
• Any other supplementary task or duty that's reasonably necessary to carry out the main function or duty of the job

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