Glass & Aluminium Estimator/Draughtsman - Centurion
A well-known glass & aluminium company based in Centurion is currently looking for a Glass & Aluminium Draughtsman/Estimator to start as soon as possible
Salary: R18 000 depending on experience within glass & aluminium industry

Requirements:
MUST have knowledge in the glass & aluminium industry
Must be computer literate and can work on Starfront & AutoCAD – MUST have
Must have knowledge of Shopfronts, Curtain Walls, Sliding and Stacking doors, Spider Fittings

Duties include, but are not limited to:
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
The above also refers to the duties in this section for the overseeing and checking of the draughtsman / estimators under the manager.
Analyse and compile shop drawings and other documentation to prepare time scale, cost implications, materials usage, and labour estimates.
The above also refers to the duties in this section for the overseeing and checking of the draughtsman / estimators under the manager, as well as any technical advice.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs, and controlling the monthly progress claims, relative to bids as the project develops.
The above also refers to the duties in this section for the overseeing and checking of the draughtsman / estimators under the manager
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.
The above also refers to the duties in this section for the overseeing and checking of the draughtsman / estimators under the manager
No communication pertaining to projects in any manner is to be sent or given out without consent from the manager
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
The above also refers to the duties in this section for the overseeing and checking of the draughtsman / estimators under the manager
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 miscellanious items.
Shop drawings / Manufacturing Drawings
Prepare accurate and comprehensive workshop drawings from Engineer / Architects drawing for the purpose of fabrication and installation
The above also refers to the duties in this section for the overseeing and checking of the draughtsman / estimators under the manager
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.