Estimator Civils

SUMMARY:
The Estimator is responsible for leading multiple tender submissions through the effective management of the estimating function.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Built Environment Degree/Diploma.
• Quantity Surveying qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in an Estimating role.
• Full daily working knowledge of CCS candy estimating software
• General Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

• Provide an effective and efficient estimating function:
  • Prepares decision to tender for Management approval.
  • Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates.
  • Provide cost effective tender pricing.
  • Analyses drawings and any special requirements for the tender
  • Sources quality and cost-effective materials and resources
  • Develops accurate and competitive tender submissions in line with tender deadlines.
• Acquire and analyse tender documents
• Implements procurement and bill of quantities processes
• Review material and labour requirements and provide cost effective materials
• Obtain specialist quotations where required
• Verify supplier and subcontractor quotations and/or qualifications
• Quantify materials required per supplier
• Issue any specifications or drawings in consultation with Buyer
• Schedule work to be executed in order to determine the team size and duration of activities required for the tender
• Estimates unit cost rates for the tender
  • Assess individual billed items
  • Calculate all labour rates, materials and plant content
  • Conduct comparative analysis of material suppliers and sub-contractor quotations
  • Consult with other stakeholders regarding possible cost-effective solutions
  • Obtain feedback from site to determine market rates
• Comply with all contractual, legislative, and statutory obligations
• Must build and manage stakeholder relationships
• Ensure placement on client tender lists
• Keep abreast of industry trends

POSITION INFO:
Position available for an Estimator. Must have: Relevant Built Environment Degree/Diploma, Quantity Surveying qualification will be an advantage, Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in an Estimating role, Full daily working knowledge of CCS candy estimating software, General Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.