Senior Estimator Verfied

Salary Negotiable Abroad more than 14 days ago 29-01-2019 11:25:09 AM
26-03-2019 11:25:09 AM
Senior Estimator - Cape Town

REF: MR-(***)-***-****

Introduction

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Responsible to the Proposals Manager for the preparation and supervision of contract / tender estimates, pricing of change notices, scope changes and variations.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE:
•Exposure to estimating systems including CCS (Candy) and excel based.
•Minimum 10 to 15 years experience in a senior estimating role within the Oil & Gas engineering sector (CSMP +E&I) either on-site engineering or construction and estimating.
•Ability to read and interpret specifications & drawings
•Good understanding of various forms of contract i.e. FIDIC and NEC, bespoke
•Good problem solving ability is required as well as good negotiating skills.
•Well developed interpersonal and communication skills as the role will require a lot of interaction with internal and external clients
•Needs to be competent in current computer packages including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Projects and/or primavera.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering or quantity surveying are desirable but not an absolute requirement.

Job Specification

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Extracting information from drawings and specifications
•Undertake quantity take-offs and preparation of Bill of Quantities
•Pricing exercises incl., enquiries into products and prices.
•Preparation of tender submissions.
•Maintain good client and supplier relationships.
•Manage the preparation of manhour estimates from first principles.
•Assist with preparation and valuation of claims.
•Maintaining supplier and subcontractor database.
•Prepare tender programs & cash-flow forecasts
•Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors Coordinate and interface with owners, architects, engineers, project managers and other project team members to resolve any technical matters during planning and development, negotiation and contract execution
•Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline no exceptions.
•Efficiently performing all stages of an estimate including: project selection, estimate organization, take-off, pricing, review and closeout.
•Communicate tender progress/status with Management.
•Prepare, analyze and maintain accurate quantities and thorough take offs from plans.
•Estimate time, materials and equipment required for job completion.