Estimator - Civil Concrete Structures

This is a dynamic company which is growing annually and they are looking for a Estimator to complement their team.

The company is a broad-based construction company that offers its clients a wide range of construction services in Civil Engineering construction, Earthworks and road construction and it operates in all provinces of SA.

They are looking for a Estimator with at least 10-15 years estimating experience primarily in concrete civils and focussed on water treatment/process works, reservoirs any other experience in estimating such a Roads and Pipelines would be beneficial. The company is tendering on projects in the neighbouring SADC countries.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Preferably a member of a Professional Institute.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in the Construction
Industry, of which the last 8 - 10 years should be
in an estimating capacity in a large construction
company, preparing estimates for similar
projects.
• Knowledge and experience using CCS
Estimating software will be an advantage.
• Technically competent in the estimating
process.

Description:

• Analysis and pricing of tenders for large
contracts throughout South Africa, must have
experience in Civils Concrete Structure in
particular water Retaining Structures like
Reservoirs, WTWTW etc.
• Must have worked with the various types of
contracts related to the various disciplines i.e.
FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC, COLTO, SANS etc.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of estimates, getting prices from
subcontractors and suppliers, participation at
tender finalisations, analysis of contract
documentation, leading to successful compliant
bidding.
• Prepare major cost estimates, pre-qualifications
and pre-bid submissions. Initial appraisal of bid
documentation and the risk profile.
• Establishment of bid strategy from bid
inception.
• Ensure all bids are subject to proper
adjudication.
• Seeking to improve competitiveness by
innovative thinking and database compilation.
• All aspects of work procurement including
gathering market intelligence, advancement in
construction technology and liaison with
professionals and clients.
• Partake in risk assessment and methodology
forums prior to bid submission.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying for the above position, please consider your application unsuccessful, we will however endeavour to search for suitable positions that may be appropriate to your experience and location.