ESTIMATOR - ROADS & EARTHWORKS

A large Construction company operating throughout South Africa and the SADC region is looking for qualified ESTIMATOR - ROADS & EARTHWORKS with a sound knowledge of Large multi-million Roads projects and their associated structures.

You will be required to travel to various parts of the country for Site inspections. You must have a stable track record, you would have worked for recognised companies for 5 years or more in a estimating position.

DESCRIPTION:

• Analysis and pricing of tenders for large Roads contracts throughout South Africa. 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.
• Skills, Experience & Education:
• Degree or Diploma in Civil
Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction
Management.
• Preferably a member of a Professional Institute.
• 10 - 12 years of experience in the Construction
Industry, of which the last 6 - 8 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.

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.