Junior Estimator

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Role: Junior Estimator
Location: Durban KZN

Experience:

• Min 3 years experience in the Glass & Aluminium industry, 
• Must be computer literate, and have experience on CSS
• Must have engineering site experience in power plant or heavy industrial projects, or similar
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical and/or construction designs and assembly drawings (structural or mechanical)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license

• Analyse and interpret tenders for a better understanding, provide best technical and financial solutions
• Understand requirements of the terms and conditions, scope of work, associated risks, tender complexity
• Accurately take off quantities from drawings or any other document provided
• Obtain programme from planner, evaluate, challenge and adapt cost estimate to programme (link programme to BOQ)
• Liaise with construction to confirm proper understanding of scope and test cost estimate derived with construction
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for complete installations based on approach selected, and any contractual requirements within required time
• Preparing the BOQs/Pricing Schedules in accordance with the project requirements
• Prepare and issue of subcontract enquiries (liaising within the technical/procurement/plant departments as required) to ensure accurate costs are received to maximise the opportunity for improved margins
• Responsible for preparing the cost estimate summary for all disciplines and presenting outcome at bid approval meeting
• Liaise with commercial specialist to incorporate all commercial qualifications or clarifications and further verifications.
• Present completed estimate to management for cost review of tender
• Maintain and update company cost data within the computer estimating system (master file)
• Estimating accurately on projects including preparation of enquiry/ tender documents with health and safety requirements
• Client liaison regarding queries on drawings or items on BOQ, progress on projects and re-submitting documentation
• Preparation of quotation, bill of quantity and tender format
• Preparing technical reports
• Final account preparation when required