Estimator – Centurion (Glass & Aluminium Industry)
Our client, a large Glass & Aluminium Company based in Centurion, are currently looking for a Estimator to join their team as soon as possible.
Salary: Up to R28 000 depending on experience
Must be based in Centurion
MUST have experience in the glass and alumium industry, otherwise application will not be considered

Requirements:
Matric
At least 5 years+ experience in the Glass and Aluminium Industry
Starfront experience
Bilingual (Afrikaans & English read, write and speak)
Drivers license and own transport essential

Duties include, but are not limited to:
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.
To do accurate Estimating on Starfront (Computer program) and Excel.
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 djustments 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.
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.