Estimator/Draughtsman – Centurion
A well-known glass & aluminium company based in Centurion is currently looking for a Glass & Aluminium Draughtsman/Estimator to start immediately/ASAP
Salary: R14 000 – R23 000 depending on experience in industry as well as with computerised programmes

Requirements:
Matric
3-5 years’ experience in Aluminium & Glass Industry
Bilingual (Afrikaans & English, read, write, speak)
Driver’s License and own transport required
MUST have knowledge in the glass & aluminium industry
Must be computer literate and can work on Starfront & AutoCAD
Must have knowledge of Shopfronts, Curtain Walls, Sliding and Stacking doors, Spider Fittings

Responsibilities:
Costing / Tendering / Progress
? Responsible for accurately calculating (Estimating) the total costs associated with a construction project or the development of a new project, for the purpose of tendering or quoting on specific projects.
? Analyse and compile shop drawings and other documentation to prepare time scale, cost implications, materials usage, and labour estimates.
? Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs, and controlling the monthly progress claims, relative to bids as the project develops.
? Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments (in house and external) or construction Architects, Engineers, and foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
? Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
? Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
? Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
? Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
? Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
? Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
? Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
Material requirements
? Prepare accurate material lists for the ordering of aluminium ,consumables and glass per project
? Compile cutting slips
? Schedule when delivery of the above items should take place, thus ensuring cash flow is maintained and projects do not stand still.
? Reconcile material requirements as variations to the project is added or omitted.
? Compare existing stock to required stock and eliminate duplicate ordering.
? Ordering of specialized items such as automatic units, top tracks for stack rigs etc.
? Ensure the store man / buyer has a clear overview of the projects in hand to enable day to day ordering for the miscellanies items.
Shop drawings / Manufacturing Drawings
? Prepare accurate and comprehensive workshop drawings from Engineer / Architects drawing for the purpose of fabrication and installation
? Oversee that deadlines for drawing submission are met and with the correct information pertaining to the specific project.
? Consult with in house site managers comparing and understanding site conditions and or measurements in order to produce accurate work shop drawings for the factory to manufacture the correct items.