Project Estimator

SUMMARY:
Project Estimator

POSITION INFO:
Qualification Matric \/ Senior Certificate B. Tech\/BSc Engineering: Civil and\/or relevant qualification. Microsoft Excel - Intermediate level and MS Office package as a whole Requirements Relevant previous work experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High-level customer service orientation. Autonomous initiative-taker with a strong achievement orientation. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively and productively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Competency in managing technical project requirements and facility operations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Presentable and professional appearance always. Attention to detail balanced with a powerful sense of urgency. Initiative-taking, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Assertiveness and confident decision-making. High ethical standards and strict adherence to data confidentiality. Duties Initially assist with the preparation of comprehensive sales quotations for customers, with the objective of completing these independently by the end of the probationary period. Assist with schematic and layout drawings for house designs according to specifications provided by sales representatives to visually represent concepts to clients. Specify and measure layout details to ensure all project stakeholders have a clear understanding of the final site layout and reticulation. Conduct detailed costing calculations for site reticulation (electricity and water supply) per project, including onsite inspections and measurements as required. Prepare cost estimations and structural workings for the sales team regarding steel, panels, concrete, structures, and housing as required. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with salespeople and customers. Update and maintain supplier price lists, input costs, and pricing matrix schedules on an ongoing basis to support accurate project costing. Calculate landed costs and obtain related pricing for specialized quotes. Collaborate with the Projects team to drive cost-saving initiatives, ensuring targeted savings are achieved, and analyse and report on any variances where budgeted costs are not realized. Assist the Estimator and Costing Engineer including engineering team with technical and costing calculations for new capex quotations. Address other related ad-hoc tasks as required to support the department.