Estimator

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POSITION INFO:

Seeking Experienced Shopfitting Estimator – Pretoria East (Office-Based)

Are you a meticulous Estimator with deep expertise in shopfitting projects—interiors, furniture, fixtures, and installations?

We’re looking for someone just like you to lead our Bill of Materials cost-estimation efforts for high-end installation contracts.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and competitive cost estimates for materials, labour, and subcontractors specific to shopfitting works 

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, procurement, and production teams to validate specifications and pricing

• Monitor supplier quotes, labour rates, and equipment costs to ensure accurate BOMs

• Regularly update BOMs to reflect design revisions, site changes, and supplier fluctuations

• Audit BOMs to detect errors or misalignments and propose corrections

• Provide timely, data-backed input to sales and operations on cost implications and value engineering

• Implement and refine efficient BOM processes, leveraging best practices in shopfitting cost control

• Generate concise reports on cost trends, variance analysis, and project forecasts

What You Bring:

• 5+ years as a shopfitting or interior-project Estimator, with strong BOM and take-off experience 

• Deep knowledge of materials, joinery, fittings, and shopfitting workflows

• Proficiency in Excel for advanced data modelling and strong familiarity with BOM management/ERP tools 

• Ability to read technical drawings and translate them into project cost breakdowns

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple BOMs and deadlines

• Experience with shopfitting estimation software or PLM tools

• Insight into value-engineering opportunities to optimize design costs without compromising quality

At Omega, it's about fit, not figures.