Estimator

SUMMARY:
Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations for the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of E.O.T. cranes and associated material handling equipment.

POSITION INFO:

Estimator

Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations for the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of E.O.T. cranes and associated material handling equipment.

Spartan, Johannesburg. Salary: R15K - R20K.

About Our Client

The company operates in the crane manufacturing, structural steel, and heavy engineering or fabrication environment. It specializes in the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of E.O.T. cranes and material handling equipment.

The Role: Estimator

The Estimator exists to prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations based on client enquiries, specifications, and drawings. The role contributes to the business by ensuring estimates are commercially competitive while complying with technical standards. The main focus areas include analyzing RFQs, calculating comprehensive project costs, and assisting in component selection using crane master programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize 3–5 years of experience in estimating within crane manufacturing, structural steel, or heavy engineering environments to prepare detailed cost estimates.

• Analyze client RFQs, technical specifications, drawings, and scope of work to determine project requirements.

• Calculate material, labour, manufacturing, subcontracting, installation, transport, and commissioning costs.

• Liaise with engineering to verify crane configurations, capacities, spans, duty classes, and finishes.

• Prepare professional, clear, and complete quotations for submission to clients and clarify technical queries.

• Obtain and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to compare quotes.

• Maintain a database of historical costs, supplier pricing, and previous quotations.

• Support the handover of awarded orders to the projects team.

About You

• 3–5 years of experience in estimating in Crane manufacturing, Structural steel, or Heavy engineering.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with estimating and ERP software.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Good communication and professional writing ability.

• Ability to manage multiple RFQs under time pressure.

• Commercial awareness and cost sensitivity.

• Experience with Cranes or lifting equipment.